Coordinator of Fundraising, Signature Events

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports regional event planning, execution, and volunteer recruitment for galas, luncheons, and auctions within a regional portfolio.
• Provides onsite staffing support for market and regional events ensuring all logistical elements are in place.
• Develop event materials including but not limited to donor briefings, run of shows, event layouts, and event participant and volunteer lists.
• Volunteer & Vendor Coordination 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.
• Provide support for vendor coordination including but not limited to event supplies management. Track inventory and ensure timely delivery and setup of event materials.
• 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 SOPs for enhanced team efficiencies.
• Develop SOPs that support team workstreams and provide a consistent execution and donor experience.

Location Requirement

This is a market-based role supporting our Midwest Region -- Greater Illinois, Indiana 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. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies).

Candidates must be based and work within the Chicago, IL area.

Compensation | Benefits

The estimated hiring compensation range for this role is $55,000-$60,000. 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.

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.