Donor Events Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Big Rapids, Michigan, United States Ferris State University Full time
Job Summary

Ferris State University seeks a highly skilled Donor Events Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, this role is responsible for implementing the organization's events and special meetings, including fundraising events, donor relations events, dinner parties, and President's Box for football and hockey.

The ideal candidate will work closely with internal events constituents, including the Vice President for University Advancement and Marketing, Associate Vice Presidents, and Major Gifts and Alumni & Annual Giving teams. This position requires maintaining communication and tactical relationships among events stakeholders, including other university departments, corporate and community partners, and event entities.

The Donor Events Specialist will interact with a variety of audiences, including donors, University leadership, Foundation, Alumni and advisory board members, and event sponsors. This role is responsible for facilitating completion of all proper paperwork, including event checklists and expense tracking, according to business standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement events and special meetings, including fundraising events, donor relations events, dinner parties, and President's Box for football and hockey
  • Work closely with internal events constituents, including Vice President for University Advancement and Marketing, Associate Vice Presidents, and Major Gifts and Alumni & Annual Giving teams
  • Maintain communication and tactical relationships among events stakeholders, including other university departments, corporate and community partners, and event entities
  • Interact with a variety of audiences, including donors, University leadership, Foundation, Alumni and advisory board members, and event sponsors
  • Facilitate completion of all proper paperwork, including event checklists and expense tracking, according to business standards
Requirements

Ferris State University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. A bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant experience in events and donor relations are required.



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