Donor Relations & Special Events Coordinator

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Natural History Museum of Utah at the University of Utah seeks a Philanthropy and Communications Events Coordinator to advance fundraising and marketing initiatives. You will design and execute a robust calendar of donor and member events, support donor travel, and manage relationships with vendors and partners across domestic and international locations.

You will track event expenses, assist with press conferences and marketing events, help with the annual summer Gala, and provide general

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• The department may hire at Donor Relations Specialist I or II levels depending on experience and education.
• Experience with CRM software is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce NHMU Philanthropy and Communications Department annual events including special exhibition openings, Copper Club events, Member Preview Days, Lecture Series events, donor stewardship activities, weekend donor field trips, and more.
• Coordinate special events and activities related to the fundraising gala, including planning a cocktail party or itineraries for donor travel.
• Support PR and Marketing by helping to schedule and set up promotional video shoots and press conferences.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Philanthropy team: invitations, RSVP tracking, reserving event spaces, and other administrative tasks.
• Assist with NHMU’s Annual Gala and donor engagement initiatives, including tours and unique experiences for donors.

Skills

Event planning

Donor relations

Vendor management

Calendar coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Natural History Museum of Utah at the University of Utah seeks a Philanthropy and Communications Events Coordinator to advance fundraising and marketing initiatives. You will design and execute a robust calendar of donor and member events, support donor travel, and manage relationships with vendors and partners across domestic and international locations.

You will track event expenses, assist with press conferences and marketing events, help with the annual summer Gala, and provide general