Fundraising Coordinator, Community Events

National MS Society

Coordinator managing donor engagement and event logistics for National MS Society's community event campaigns. Supporting volunteer recruitment and overseeing event planning in the Midwest Region.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Provides support 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
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningvendor coordinationinventory managementdonor briefingsdata entrycalendar managementrecord keepingevent logisticsCRM systemsMicrosoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detaildiscretionteam-orientedinitiativeadaptabilitycustomer servicecollaborationproblem-solving