Donor-Driven Events & Communications Lead

Friends of the Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Paid sick time

401K matching

Job summary

Friends of the Children in Chicago, IL seeks an Events & Communications Specialist to coordinate fundraising events, implement communications strategies, and manage development projects. This role collaborates with the Executive Director and Development leadership to support fundraising, stewardship, communications, and engagement goals.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and skilled in project management, capable of juggling multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in event management, communications, nonprofit development, marketing, project management, or related field.
• Experience coordinating events, volunteer activities, or community engagement initiatives.
• Experience managing social media platforms, email marketing systems, websites, or digital communications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, website management tools, email marketing platforms, and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising, stewardship, volunteer, and community engagement events.
• Develop and manage event timelines, project plans, and logistics.
• Coordinate event registration, guest management, volunteer recruitment, vendor relationships, venue logistics, catering, transportation, supplies, and materials.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and operational plans with Development Director.
• Coordinate and oversee in-kind donations for events and campaigns, ensuring needs are fulfilled.
• Coordinate pre- and post-event communications and materials with the development team.
• Support event sponsorship fulfillment and donor stewardship activities.
• Coordinate event follow-up activities, reporting, and evaluation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Website management tools

Email marketing platforms

Project management systems

Job description

Friends of the Children in Chicago, IL seeks an Events & Communications Specialist to coordinate fundraising events, implement communications strategies, and manage development projects. This role collaborates with the Executive Director and Development leadership to support fundraising, stewardship, communications, and engagement goals.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and skilled in project management, capable of juggling multiple priorities in a