Part Time Development Event Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Assist in the planning and execution of PLM’s Vision Dinners, encompassing logistics, speaker coordination, guest communication, venue negotiations, volunteer coordination, oversight of table host recruitment, and timelines.

• Oversee RSVP tracking, table assignments, seating arrangements, check-in procedures, and the financial partner experience flow.

• Coordinate event volunteers and staff roles to ensure smooth execution of events.

• Provide support for post-event engagement and the long-term cultivation of financial partners.

• Organize smaller financial partner events throughout the year.

• Manage event logistics, venue coordination, and event materials.

• Maintain comprehensive partner interaction records in the CRM and Google Sheets.

• Ensure donor databases and contact lists are consistently updated.

• Uphold consistent messaging and branding in all donor communications.

• Act as a professional and welcoming point of contact for inquiries via phone and email.

• Monitor and respond to emails and phone calls promptly.

• Assist with data entry, document preparation, and management of the CRM.

• Support leadership initiatives and development efforts through additional administrative tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong alignment with Protect Life Michigan’s mission, vision, and values.

• Enthusiastic about nonprofit development and partner engagement.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, anticipate needs, and take initiative.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills; capable of tracking and completing multiple tasks efficiently.

• Strong organizational and record-keeping capabilities.

• Comfortable managing confidential information with discretion.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Competent in writing engaging Cultivation Letters, stories, and emails in a professional tone.

• Comfortable making outreach calls to partners and scheduling calls and meetings.

• Familiarity with CRMs and mail merge tools is essential.

• Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel is required.

• Knowledge of scheduling tools such as Calendly is beneficial.

• Basic understanding of email marketing platforms is an advantage.

• Prior experience in event planning and/or financial partner growth is strongly preferred.

• Proven track record and impressive results in event planning or organization.

• Ability to cultivate productive relationships with supporters, students, and the community.

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Availability to work approximately 20 to 25 hours per week.

• Supportive of the ministry-centered personal support-raising model and readiness to actively build a personal support team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an employer-matched Simple IRA after completing one year of employment.

• Numerous professional development opportunities available.

• PLM offers training, coaching, and guidance throughout the support-raising process.

• Staff receive compensation during their support-raising season.

• Generous paid vacation time, holidays, and sick days.

• Semi-flexible schedule to be arranged with the employee and supervisor.

• Dependent Care Reimbursement program available for childcare and/or babysitting expenses.

• Option to work from home.