Nonprofit Events Lead for Fundraising & Community Impact

Ikrut; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid on-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region is seeking an Events Specialist to plan and execute fundraising and donor engagement events across Brown, Shawano, and Door counties. You will coordinate logistics, venues, budgets, and guest experiences to create memorable experiences that advance our mission.

In this role, you’ll build relationships with sponsors and donors, recruit and lead volunteers, and collaborate with teams to support marketing, public relations, and club activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in communications, marketing, event planning, sales, project management, or a related field.
• Experience and confidence in event planning, fundraising, and soliciting donations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn.
• The ability to travel throughout the Bay & Lakes Region and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute signature fundraising and donor stewardship events throughout Brown, Shawano, and Door counties.
• Bring exciting events to life, including the Green Bay Golf Classic, Purses for a Purpose, Uncorked, Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ, and the Door County Celebrity Golf Outing.
• Manage event logistics, venues, vendors, budgets, registration, marketing, and guest experiences.
• Coordinate auctions, raffles, fundraising activities, and sponsor recognition.
• Create meaningful donor experiences that inspire continued engagement and generosity.

Skills

Event planning

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region is seeking an Events Specialist to plan and execute fundraising and donor engagement events across Brown, Shawano, and Door counties. You will coordinate logistics, venues, budgets, and guest experiences to create memorable experiences that advance our mission.

In this role, you’ll build relationships with sponsors and donors, recruit and lead volunteers, and collaborate with teams to support marketing, public relations, and club activities.