The Donor Events Coordinator is responsible for managing registration and attendance tracking for the Office of Advancement’s donor based events which support donor engagement, development and campaign goals established by the university; and serves as the first point of contact for all event inquiries from donors. As well, they manage VIP email correspondence and the preparation of event materials (such as name tags and event supplies). They also provide onsite support at events, and assist the... more details
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Donor Events Coordinator - Office of Advancement – Georgetown University
Job Overview
The Donor Events Coordinator is responsible for managing registration and attendance tracking for the Office of Advancement’s donor based events which support donor engagement, development and campaign goals established by the university; and serves as the first point of contact for all event inquiries from donors.
As well, they manage VIP email correspondence and the preparation of event materials (such as name tags and event supplies).
They also provide onsite support at events, and assist the event lead in contracts, payments and coordinating other elements of the event.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting to the Director of Donor Events, the Donor Events Coordinator is a member of the larger Campaign Management and Donor Experience team within the Office of Advancement.
They support the Director in managing and tracking RSVPs for donor focused events to evaluate the effectiveness of registration processes in supporting the overall goals of each event.
Working in conjunction with the Donor Engagement and Experience and Development teams, they send electronic or mailed invitations, and track responses in the university internal database for all donor events. Additionally, they may interact with university unit colleagues to provide support for events.
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 to 3 years of event support and registration experience [note: consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience]
- Proficiency with office productivity tools, including Google Docs and Microsoft Office
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, as well as superb attention to detail
- Ability to concurrently balance multiple and high priorities
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A mission-driven mindset
Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our broader colleagues and broader Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission. Learn more about the Office of Advancement here.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
