Donor Events & Fundraising Coordinator

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS retirement program

Complimentary Conservatory membership

Job summary

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, OH, seeks a Part-Time Development Events Coordinator to support fundraising events, donor stewardship, and cultivation activities. The role works closely with the Associate Director of Donor Engagement to handle logistics, production, and guest experiences for Hat Day, Field to Table, Flutter Run 5K, and other campaigns.

The position is on-site in Columbus, Ohio, non-exempt, and part-time with OPERS and complimentary Conservatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience planning fundraising events, nonprofit events, hospitality events, or corporate events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of the Conservatory's signature fundraising events.
• Maintain project timelines, budgets, and planning checklists to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Coordinate event logistics including catering, rentals, décor, florals, entertainment, audiovisual needs, parking, security, registration, and volunteer staffing.
• Assist with venue setup, event execution, and post-event breakdown.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and guest experiences.
• Work with Marketing to coordinate invitations, signage, collateral, and digital communications.
• Coordinate sponsorship solicitation, commitments, and deliverables with the Associate Director of Donor Engagement.
• Coordinate logistics for donor appreciation events, campaign receptions, and exclusive donor experiences.
• Prepare donor packets, event materials, invitations, and guest communications.
• Provide exceptional hospitality for donors and guests.
• Schedule and coordinate volunteers; manage meeting logistics, minutes, and materials.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Tessitura

VenueOps

Job description

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, OH, seeks a Part-Time Development Events Coordinator to support fundraising events, donor stewardship, and cultivation activities. The role works closely with the Associate Director of Donor Engagement to handle logistics, production, and guest experiences for Hat Day, Field to Table, Flutter Run 5K, and other campaigns.

The position is on-site in Columbus, Ohio, non-exempt, and part-time with OPERS and complimentary Conservatory