Donor Events​/Stewardship Specialist

Donor Events/Stewardship Specialist

Job no: 497597
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Staff

Position Title: Donor Events/Stewardship Specialist

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:
70000 - Univer Advance and Mktg VP Office

Advertised Salary: $48,000 - $55,000;
Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin/Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA: Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: N/A

Term of Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary of Position:
• Reporting to the Manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations, the Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator at Ferris State University is responsible for donor stewardship and implementation of the organization's events and special meetings, including; fundraising events, donor relations events, dinner parties, and President's Box for football and hockey, etc.

• The Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator will work closely with internal events constituents, including the Vice President for University Advancement and Marketing, Associate Vice Presidents, Major Gifts and Alumni, and Annual Giving teams.

• This Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for maintaining communication and tactical relationships among events stakeholders including other university departments, corporate and community partners, and event entities.

• In this role, the Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator will interact with a variety of audiences including; donors, University leadership, Foundation, Alumni, advisory board members, and event sponsors.

• Facilitates completion of all proper paperwork (e.g., event checklists, expense tracking, etc.) according to business standards.

• This position will require working occasional nights and weekends.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Work Experience:
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in donor relations and event management, or a combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Carrying
• Moving
• Driving
• Lifting

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of event planning for University Advancement and Marketing, including, but not limited to;
Ferris Foundation events, donor events and recognition ceremonies, and President's Box for football and hockey.

• Research and select vendors, conduct site visits, book venues, draft guest lists, finalize contracts, and lead pre-event meetings for events as needed.

• Event follow up with donors and guests ensuring impact.

• Donor stewardship and cultivation.

• Creation and dissemination of donor impact reports.

• Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designers to produce.

• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events that includes, but not limited to; invitations, preparing venues, and arranging for catering, transportation, equipment, décor, and marketing materials.

• Work with UA&M leadership for event invitation lists.

• Maintain event budgets and timelines.

• Operates university motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties.

• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

• Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times.

• Work in concert with other University colleges or departments as required.

• Uphold Ferris State University's mission and vision with each event.

• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.

• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and…