Hybrid Coordinator, Fundraising – Community Events

at National MS Society

• Job title: Coordinator, Fundraising – Community Events
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brookfield, United States

About the role

• Coordinator managing fundraising events for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Supporting planning, execution, and evaluation of events with community engagement and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Supports regional event planning, execution, and volunteer recruitment.
• 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.
• Supports volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling for events.
• Serves as the point of contact for volunteers, providing clear communications to ensure volunteers are well-informed and engaged.
• Provides support for vendor coordination including but not limited to event supplies management.
• Tracks inventory and ensures timely delivery and setup of event materials.
• Works cross-functionally with regional development coordinators to provide support for regional event or cultivation initiatives.
• Collaborates with development coordinators to promote sharing and adherence to SOPs for enhanced team efficiencies.
• Develops SOPs that support team workstreams and provide a consistent execution and donor experience.

Requirements

• 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

• 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
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings