Events Coordinator

The Events Coordinator will be accountable for internal fundraising events and programs for Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin as well as development support.  

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develop, manage and plan the Wishful Giving Campaign including, new partnerships, vendors, tracking, work with communications team, securing and organizing committee members (updates/agendas/lists), mailings, and along with Senior Corporate & Events Manager, lead staff members who support the events.  

• Develop, manage and plan Milwaukee Walk For Wishes, including, all event logistics, vendors, tracking, work with communications team, securing and organizing committee members (updates/agendas/lists), mailings, and along with Senior Corporate & Events Manager, lead staff members who support the events.  

• Coordinate and implement Wish Night and Golf for Wishes – Lake Geneva silent and live auctions.  

• Support WOW (Wishmakers of Wisconsin emerging leaders group) efforts with leadership from Senior Corporate & Events Manager.  

• Communicate with, and support, the Volunteer Manager as needed to ensure volunteer coverage for Wishful Giving, Walk For Wishes, auction assistance, and office projects.  

• Facilitate the research, solicitation and management of all new internal events and national initiatives.  • Provide and support projects for the Development Interns.  

• Help formalize and manage a stewardship program for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin  

• Perform other duties as needed.