Signature Events Lead

Van Andel Research Institute; United States; Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an events and fundraising professional to plan, coordinate, and drive engagement for fundraising activities.

You will recruit and steward volunteers, manage event logistics, and coordinate with internal departments and vendors to ensure successful events. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in fundraising or event planning, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Raiser's Edge/Convio.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, advertising or similar field.
• Requires fundraising, marketing, public/community relations, or event planning experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to meet deadlines and work with staff and volunteers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and fundraising database software (Raiser's Edge and Convio).
• Flexible with priorities and able to work outside normal hours, including weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with creating, planning and organizing fundraising events and community engagement activities.
• Recruit, direct and steward event volunteers.
• Attend committee meetings and record/distribute minutes.
• Liaise between facilities, security, IT, vendors and events team for internal events.
• Conduct post-event wrap-up and verify income statements with vendors and finance.
• Coordinate event logistics and production of mailings and collateral materials.
• Maintain records of donor, sponsor data, expenses, revenue and guest lists.
• Assemble sponsorship proposals and cultivate donor relationships; solicit in-kind sponsorships.
• Process event reservations, manage master guest lists and supervise registration check-in.
• Update sponsor and event details on local event web pages.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Public relations

Educación

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, advertising or similar field

Herramientas

Raiser's Edge

Convio

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

FUNCTIONS

Assist with creating, planning and organizing all fundraising events and corporate and community engagement activities.

Assist with recruiting, directing and stewarding event volunteers.

Attend all relevant committee meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes in a timely fashion.

Act as a liaison between the VAI Facilities, Security, and IT Departments as well as vendors and the events team for relevant internal events.

Conduct post-event wrap-up and evaluation with vendors, in-kind donors and the VAI Finance Department to verify income statements for each event, including maintaining an annual event portfolio for historical purposes and record keeping.

Coordinate event logistics and services, including production of all event mailings and collateral print materials.

Maintain accurate records, including donor and sponsor information, expenses, revenue and guest names and information relating to fundraising events.

Assemble sponsorship proposals and cultivate new donor relationships; solicit for in-kind sponsorships Process event reservations, prepare master guest lists and supervise registration check-in for events.

Update and manage relevant web pages with details, logistics and sponsorship information for local events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, advertising or similar field.

Requires previous experience in fundraising, marketing, public/community relations, or event planning.

Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and the general public, and excellent organizational skills to meet deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) skills, along with fundraising database software (Raisers Edge and Convio).

Ability to work in a flexible environment with rapidly changing priorities and a variety of projects simultaneously, including work outside of the normal work day, including weekends.

(SEE PERFORMANCE MATRIX FOR DETAILS REGARDING LEVELS)

COMPENSATION GRADE

Exempt 04

ABOUT VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE

Van Andel Institute (VAI) is committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations through cutting-edge biomedical research and innovative educational offerings.

Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to more than 650 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with a growing number of national and international collaborators to foster discovery.

The Institute's scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies.

Our educators develop inquiry‑based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem‑solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research‑intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.

Learn more at vai.org.

ABOUT GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Van Andel Institute is in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan in the center of the Medical Mile.

A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community.

It's fun affordable and family-friendly.

Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts.

The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.

The downtown area is safe and clean with an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.

Your Life's Work. Here. Now.

Van Andel Institute is home to hundreds of dedicated scientists, educators and support staff who are focused on one, unifying mission: to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations.

With employees from nearly 30 countries, there are plenty of opportunities to meet people from various cultural, educational and employment backgrounds.

VAI fosters a diverse and collaborative environment. Ample natural light and open spaces foster dialogue and innovation.

WE HAVE YOU COVERED.

At Van Andel Institute, our employees are most valuable when not worrying about health and financial support throughout all facets of their life.

Because of that, benefits are an important part of everyone’s well‑being, as well as supporting diverse and changing lives outside of work.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer

Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Drug-Free Employment

As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre‑employment process. This is a 7‑panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.