The Events and Donor Relations Coordinator

About Young Musicians Unite:

Established in 2013, Young Musicians Unite is a non-profit that believes every young person deserves access to music education, regardless of their socio-economic background. We collaborate with schools to provide free music education as a powerful platform to inspire their personal development, foster their creative and collaborative skills, and help them to become ready to take their place as our community’s future leaders. By giving students a voice through music, Young Musicians Unite plants the seeds for youth to step into their true potential, both on and off the stage, and become the responsible, committed citizens our country needs in the future.

YMU is on track toward supporting 8,762 students across 58 schools and is operating on a $5.9 Million budget. We are an innovative organization, constantly taking on new challenges by responding with thinking outside of the box. The highest priorities of the Office of the CEO are to steward and cultivate current donors, create new relationships and partnerships in the community, and develop a sustainable income model.

Job Description:

The Events and Donor Relations Manager is responsible for organizing fundraising events, managing donor relationships, and ensuring smooth logistics for donor engagement efforts. They will oversee all aspects of the organizations fundraising events and donor engagement efforts, ensuring a seamless experience for donors while meeting the organization's financial and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute 15 high-level donor events annually, including one major gala.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring regular communication and engagement.
• Manage donor databases, maintaining up-to-date records and generating regular reports on fundraising performance.
• Oversee in-kind donations, ensuring proper acknowledgment and tracking.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create event-related materials, invitations, and follow-up communications.
• Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
• Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy to develop and execute donor engagement strategies.

Skills:

• Event Planning & Management: Experience organizing events, from large galas to intimate donor gatherings.- Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and logistics.- Vendor negotiation and contract management.
• Donor Relations: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with donors.- Experience in creating strategies to engage and steward donors.- Communication skills, both verbal and written, for donor outreach and follow-ups
• Data Management & CRM Systems:Proficiency in using donor management systems like Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or Raiser’s Edge.- Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets) for tracking donations, generating reports, and analyzing donor trends.
• In-kind Donations Management: Ability to solicit, coordinate, and document in-kind contributions.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Google Drive and other cloud-based collaboration tools.Ability to work with event management software and virtual platforms if necessary.
• Fundraising Strategy: Experience developing fundraising campaigns or strategies, particularly in the nonprofit sector.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, event management, nonprofit management, or a related field.- 3-5 years of experience in event planning and donor relations, preferably in

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Google Suite: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Donor Relations: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL 33142 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33142: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,000 - $72,000