Philanthropy Assistant

Position Summary

Responsible for taking on a variety of administrative and operations tasks that support foundation operations and allow for the successful achievement of the foundation's mission and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Acts as liaison between third party fundraising event organizer and Institute for all matters pertaining to event planning and stewardship. Assists third party event fundraising organizers with support including, but not limited to; volunteer scheduling, coordination of speaker and educational information. May include attending event as Karmanos representative/speaker.

Prepare post-event receipts/organizer thank you letters for tax purposes and donor stewardship. Works closely with Marketing to draft pre- and post-event stories. Develop and execute a peer-to-peer fundraising program through a digital medium. Organize, plan, and schedule meetings for department leader. Prepare proper meeting materials.

Help prepare board and donor presentations. Manage meeting expenses.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma.
• Three years’ experience working in administrative support role. Preferred:
• Associate’s or bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, advertising or related field.