Hybrid Special Events Coordinator: Data-Driven Fundraising

careers-brookings; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous time off

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

The Brookings Institution seeks a Coordinator, Special Events to support the planning and execution of Development-led events in a hybrid Washington, DC setting. You will manage Raiser's Edge NXT data, donor records, RSVPs, and event materials, and assist with live and virtual events including Board and advisory meetings.

Strong data management, communication, and organizational skills are essential; travel for on-site event support may be required. Join a mission-driven team at Brookings.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related experience required.
• Excellent communication; database and spreadsheet skills.
• Interest in global issues and familiarity with fundraising in a non-profit environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as theteam'sexpert for Raiser's Edge NXT, maximizing functionality andidentifyingefficiency opportunities to enhance thespecialeventsteam’soperations.
• Maintain donor and prospect records in NXT related to all development events.
• Maintainevent and RSVPlists foraccuracy.
• Working closely with theManager,assistswith the planning, preparation, and staffing of live and virtual events, including Board and International Advisory Council meetings, donor group events, study tours, and otherspecial eventsthroughout the year.
• Create and manageevent planning documents (show flows, contact sheets, etc.)as necessary.
• Draft and send event communications, including invitations, reminders, thank you notes
• Maintainthespecial eventsteam’s SharePoint filing system to ensureaccurateand up to date records
• Manage event supply inventoryand prepare event materials for all events (i.e.name tags and other printed materials).
• Create and executeZoom events as needed.
• Manage registration at certain development events
• Occasional local travel may berequiredfor event support
• Assistwith other on-site event preparation, including but not limited to arranging and moving event materials, coordination with both internal teams and external vendors, etc.,andexecution as needed

Skills

Data management

Event coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

SharePoint

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Brookings Institution seeks a Coordinator, Special Events to support the planning and execution of Development-led events in a hybrid Washington, DC setting. You will manage Raiser's Edge NXT data, donor records, RSVPs, and event materials, and assist with live and virtual events including Board and advisory meetings.

Strong data management, communication, and organizational skills are essential; travel for on-site event support may be required. Join a mission-driven team at Brookings.