Jobs · Michigan

Coordinator of Fundraising, Community Events

National MS Society · Detroit, MI · 2 days ago
Hybrid$50k–$55k/yrFull-time

Main Responsibilities

  • Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling for events; serve as the point of contact for volunteers, providing clear communications to ensure volunteers are well-informed and engaged.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for vendors, managing event supplies and ensuring timely delivery and setup of materials.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward small personal portfolio, where needed.
  • Led the in-kind needs of the market Event Planning & Execution Support.
  • Supports regional event planning, execution, and volunteer recruitment in partnership with Director and Assistant Director.
  • Provides onsite staffing support for market and regional events ensuring a seamless participant experience.
  • Develop event materials including but not limited to donor briefings, run of shows, event layouts, and event participant and volunteer lists.
  • Collaborate with development coordinators to promote sharing and adherence to standard operating procedures for enhanced team efficiencies.
  • Develop standard operating procedures that support team workstreams and provide a consistent execution and donor experience.

What We're Looking For

  • 1+ year of administrative, fundraising, or customer service experience, preferably in a nonprofit or development setting.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with donor databases or CRM systems is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in correspondence and data entry.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Comfortable supporting event logistics, donor mailings, and general office tasks.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Location Requirement

This is a market-based role supporting our Midwest Region -- Michigan Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time.

Compensation | Benefits

  • The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $50,000-$55,000. Final offers will be based on the candidate's geographic location, consider career experience and may vary from this range due to these and other factors.
  • You will have the opportunity for a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package that the Society provides to employees. Your Benefits Include:
    • Considerable Paid Time Off Plan
    • Paid Holidays
    • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
    • Commuter Benefit Plan
    • Comprehensive Health & Welfare Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage
    • Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.

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