Strategic Fundraising Events Coordinator

Livonia Chamber of Commerce; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville, MI is seeking an Events Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute fundraising and awareness events. You will manage multiple signature events and supervise an events assistant, collaborating with sponsors, donors, and volunteers.

The role emphasizes budgeting, vendor contracts, and post-event reporting, with a full benefits package and a strong community impact focus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating events, ideally in fundraising or nonprofit settings.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting, and contract management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external partners.
• Comfort with event management and financial reporting software.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage event budgets and provide financial reporting on expenses and revenue.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and sponsorship agreements with final approval from Executive Director.
• Secure auction items, event supplies, and track inventory.
• Coordinate with sponsors, donors, volunteers, and vendors to ensure events run smoothly.
• Maintain the organizational event calendar and provide post-event reporting.
• Partner with the Marketing Team on invitations, flyers, signage, and social media content.
• Represent the organization at community and public events.
• Oversee signature events, including a fundraising gala, a community 5K run/walk, a member variety show, member social events, staff appreciation events, and corporate rentals and visits.
• Supervise the part time Events Assistant.

Skills

Event coordination

Budgeting

Contract management

Organizational skills

Communication

Event management software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville, MI is seeking an Events Coordinator to plan, organize, and execute fundraising and awareness events. You will manage multiple signature events and supervise an events assistant, collaborating with sponsors, donors, and volunteers.

The role emphasizes budgeting, vendor contracts, and post-event reporting, with a full benefits package and a strong community impact focus.