The Ford Agency is recruiting for an temporary Fundraising Events Coordinator to join a Bethesda based non-profit as they enter their busy fundraising season. This role will coordinate the logistics for their annual gala, directly support team leadership, and act as a point of contact for external donors. This is a great opportunity for an individual with at least 5 years of high-level events and donor relations experience looking to work in a mission-driven environment. This assignment is expected to last until May with the possibility to for permanent hire.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee event planning logistics for the annual gala
• Assist with the production of meeting materials and mailers
• Support donor research, cultivation, and communication
• Project manage and monitor deadlines for key deliverables
• Administrative support such as managing calendars and drafting correspondence

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years' experience in the fundraising, development, and meeting space
• Knowledge of Salesforce strongly preferred
• Experience problem solving and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to juggle the logistics of a large, high level event

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

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