Events coordinator
Organization: Nankind
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: In Office. Must be available some evenings and weekends to accommodate events
Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000
About Nankind
At Nankind, we believe in the power of compassion, connection, and community. Our organization supports families living with cancer by providing vital childcare and emotional support. As an Events Coordinator at Nankind, you’ll be joining a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work truly makes an impact—every single day.
About the role
We're looking for an event coordinator to plan and execute fundraising and community events that directly support families facing cancer. You'll manage logistics end-to-end, run our online auction platform, and keep donor and event data clean and actionable across our systems. Additionally, you’ll be working with an events management company to execute one large annual event per year.
What you'll do
- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events from concept through post-event wrap-up
- Manage online auction setup, item sourcing, bidder communication, and platform administration using Givergy
- Maintain accurate donor and event records in Bloomerang, including gift entry, event registration, and reporting
- Coordinate event logistics: vendors, venues, timelines, budgets, and day-of execution
- Collaborate with staff, board members, and volunteers using Microsoft Teams and the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Support donor stewardship and communications tied to events
- Track event budgets and provide post-event reporting on attendance, revenue, and auction performance
- Recruit, train, and manage event-day volunteers
What you bring
- 2+ years of experience coordinating events, ideally in a nonprofit or fundraising context
- Hands-on experience with Givergy or comparable online auction/event platforms
- Working knowledge of Bloomerang or comparable donor CRM systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and the MS Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple events and deadlines at once
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
- Ability to work some evenings/weekends around event schedules
- A genuine connection to Nankind's mission
Nice to have
- Experience working with a fundraising board or volunteer committees
- Background in donor stewardship or gift processing
- Event photography/social media content experience
How to apply
Please include your resume along with a letter stating why you feel this position is a great fit for you in an email to [email protected]
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Event Coordination: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
