| Position Title: | Donor Events/Stewardship Specialist | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 70000 - Univer Advance and Mktg VP Office | |
| Advertised Salary: | $48,000 - $55,000; Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. | |
Benefits:
| Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin/Admin Temp Benefit Plans | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | • Reporting to the Manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations, the Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator at Ferris State University is responsible for donor stewardship and implementation of the organization's events and special meetings, including; fundraising events, donor relations events, dinner parties, and President’s Box for football and hockey, etc.
• The Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator will work closely with internal events constituents, including the Vice President for University Advancement and Marketing, Associate Vice Presidents, Major Gifts and Alumni, and Annual Giving teams.
• This Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for maintaining communication and tactical relationships among events stakeholders including other university departments, corporate and community partners, and event entities.
• In this role, the Donor Events Specialist/Stewardship Coordinator will interact with a variety of audiences including; donors, University leadership, Foundation, Alumni, advisory board members, and event sponsors.
• Facilitates completion of all proper paperwork (e.g., event checklists, expense tracking, etc.) according to business standards.
• This position will require working occasional nights and weekends. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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| Required Work Experience: | • One (1) to three (3) years of experience in donor relations and event management, or a combination of education and experience.
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: | | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Carrying
- Moving
- Driving
- Lifting
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Manage all aspects of event planning for University Advancement and Marketing, including, but not limited to; Ferris Foundation events, donor events and recognition ceremonies, and President’s Box for football and hockey.
• Research and select vendors, conduct site visits, book venues, draft guest lists, finalize contracts, and lead pre-event meetings for events as needed.
• Event follow up with donors and guests ensuring impact.
• Donor stewardship and cultivation.
• Creation and dissemination of donor impact reports.
• Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designers to produce.
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events that includes, but not limited to; invitations, preparing venues, and arranging for catering, transportation, equipment, décor, and marketing materials.
• Work with UA&M leadership for event invitation lists.
• Maintain event budgets and timelines.
• Operates university motorized vehicles in a safe manner while performing job duties.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times.
• Work in concert with other University colleges or departments as required.
• Uphold Ferris State University’s mission and vision with each event.
• Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports
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