Fundraising Event Lead: Donor Engagement & Impact

10 Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital seeks an Event Specialist to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of Foundation fundraising and donor engagement events. You will manage two signature events, oversee logistics, vendor relations, and volunteer coordination, while collaborating with the Foundation events team to strengthen donor engagement and the hospital’s brand.

You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure successful events that contribute to philanthropic revenue growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, hospitality or event management is required.
• 3–5 years of professional event planning experience, preferably in nonprofit/healthcare/fundraising.
• Strong organizational, project management and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience with donor relations, sponsorships, and community partnerships is preferred.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or donor database systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of Foundation fundraising and donor engagement events, including two signature events.
• Serve as project manager for assigned events, maintaining timelines, budgets, and plans.
• Collaborate with Foundation colleagues to support fundraising, stewardship and donor recognition.
• Provide day-of support for events led by others within the team.
• Coordinate with vendors, volunteers, and partners to meet event goals.
• Track event documentation, attendance, revenue, expenses and ROI.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/nonprofit management/hospitality/event management

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Donor databases

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital seeks an Event Specialist to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of Foundation fundraising and donor engagement events. You will manage two signature events, oversee logistics, vendor relations, and volunteer coordination, while collaborating with the Foundation events team to strengthen donor engagement and the hospital’s brand.

You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure successful events that contribute to philanthropic revenue growth and