Coordinator of Fundraising, Community Events

The Coordinator plays a vital role in driving revenue and donor engagement through the Society’s Community Event campaigns: Walk MS, Hike MS and Climb to the Top. This role collaborates with internal teams and volunteers to ensure seamless logistics, compelling participant experiences, and strong community engagement.

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.
• Serve as the primary liaison for vendor coordination (i.e.: t-shirts, incentives) including but not limited to event supplies management. Track inventory and ensure timely delivery and setup of event materials.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward small personal portfolio, where needed Leads the in-kind needs of the market
• 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work cross-functionally with regional development coordinators to provide support for regional event or cultivation initiatives. 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.

Qualifications

• 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.