Coordinator of Fundraising, Endurance Events
About The Position
The Coordinator plays a vital role in driving revenue and donor engagement through the Society’s Endurance Event campaigns: Bike MS (1- and 2-day cycling series), Challenge Walk MS (3-day walk), and Finish MS (marathon program). This role collaborates with internal teams and volunteers to ensure seamless logistics, compelling participant experiences, and strong community engagement. With a focus on detail, communication, and donor stewardship, the coordinator plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission through successful events. This is a market-based role supporting our Midwest Region -- Greater-Illinois-Indiana Chapter. The position requires regular, in-person attendance at meetings, constituent interactions, and events as well as travel as required and necessary up to approximately 50% of the work time. During the remaining time, work is primarily conducted remotely from either a home office or a National MS Society workspace (Society workspace not provided in all geographies). Preferred location(s): Chicago, IL.
Requirements
- 1+ year of administrative, fundraising, or customer service experience, preferably in a nonprofit or development setting.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with donor databases or CRM systems is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in correspondence and data entry.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Comfortable supporting event logistics, donor mailings, and general office tasks.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- experience with donor databases or CRM systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling for events; serve as the point of contact for volunteers, providing clear communications to ensure volunteers are well-informed and engaged.
- Provides support for vendor coordination (i.e.: t-shirts, incentives) including but not limited to event supplies management.
- Track inventory and ensure timely delivery and setup of event materials.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward small personal portfolio, where needed
- Leads the in-kind needs of the market
- Supports regional event planning, execution, and volunteer recruitment in partnership with Director and Assistant Director.
- Provides onsite staffing support for market and regional events ensuring a seamless participant experience.
- Develop event materials including but not limited to donor briefings, run of shows, event layouts, and event participant and volunteer lists.
- Work cross-functionally with regional development coordinators to provide support for regional event or cultivation initiatives.
- Collaborate with development coordinators to promote sharing and adherence to standard operating procedures for enhanced team efficiencies.
- Develop standard operating procedures that support team workstreams and provide a consistent execution and donor experience.
Benefits
- considerable Paid Time Off Plan
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including: Medical Dental Vision
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Spring Health Membership offering free therapy and professional coaching, as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
