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Community Development C

Event Planner

Melville, NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Event Planner Full Time Clerical Melville, NY, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1167 Salary Range: $70 ... to fundraisers such as CDLIs Annual Luncheon, community outreach events, donor appreciation ...

HeadPinz

Event Planner

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

Sales & Event Planner FastTrax Entertainment & HeadPinz Entertainment Centers | Southwest Florida ... From corporate outings and school events to fundraisers, team-building experiences, birthday ...

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How much do fundraising event planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for fundraising event planner in the United States is $30.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a fundraising event planner do?

A Fundraising Event Planner is responsible for organizing and coordinating events that raise money for organizations, often nonprofits or charities. Their duties include planning event logistics, securing venues, recruiting sponsors, managing budgets, and promoting the event to maximize attendance and donations. They work closely with clients, volunteers, and vendors to ensure the event runs smoothly and achieves its fundraising goals. Fundraising Event Planners also track event success and handle follow-up communications with donors and participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fundraising event planner?

To thrive as a Fundraising Event Planner, strong project management, budgeting, and organizational skills are essential, often supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or nonprofit management. Familiarity with event management software, donor databases like Raiser's Edge, and social media platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, creativity, and attention to detail help professionals build relationships and execute memorable events. These skills ensure successful fundraising outcomes, donor engagement, and smooth event execution to support organizational goals.

What are some common challenges fundraising event planners face when organizing charity events, and how can they effectively address them?

Fundraising Event Planners often encounter challenges such as securing high-value sponsors, managing tight budgets, and ensuring strong attendance. To address these, planners typically build strong relationships with community partners, use creative marketing strategies to boost engagement, and rely on data from past events to optimize logistics and outreach. Flexibility and proactive communication with stakeholders are also key to adapting quickly when unexpected issues arise, ensuring the event's objectives are met.

What is the difference between Fundraising Event Planner vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectFundraising Event PlannerFundraising Coordinator
CredentialsEvent planning certifications, fundraising experienceFundraising certifications, nonprofit experience
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, nonprofit organizations, corporate eventsNonprofit offices, community events, donor relations
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, charities, corporate social responsibility programsNonprofits, charitable organizations, community groups
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on planning and executing fundraising eventsFocus on coordinating fundraising activities and donor outreach

The main difference between a Fundraising Event Planner and a Fundraising Coordinator lies in their focus. The Event Planner specializes in organizing and executing fundraising events, managing logistics, vendors, and event details. The Coordinator handles broader fundraising activities, including donor communication, campaign coordination, and supporting event efforts. Both roles are essential in the fundraising process but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Fundraising Event Coordinator

Team Builder Recruiting

Gap, PA • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Part-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of fundraising and community events, including managing all aspects from initial planning to post-event follow-up.

  • Coordinate event logistics such as venues, vendors, supplies, budgets, timelines, and task lists to ensure successful event execution.

  • Build relationships with sponsors, community partners, and volunteers, and organize their responsibilities and communications related to events.

Job description

Fundraising Event Coordinator

Gap, PA


Turn your talent for bringing people together into meaningful fundraising events that strengthen community partnerships and advance a life-honoring, Christ-centered mission.


Why You'll Love Working with Us

  • Meaningful Mission: Use your talents to support a Christ-centered organization, making a community and eternal impact.
  • Purposeful Events: Bring people together through fundraising events that directly support Cornerstone's life-honoring mission.
  • Close-Knit Team: Work alongside a small, supportive staff united by faith, compassion, and a shared calling.
  • Community Connections: Build meaningful relationships with donors, churches, businesses, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Flexible Part-Time Schedule: Enjoy approximately 24 hours per week with flexibility in establishing your regular Monday-through-Thursday schedule.


About Us

Cornerstone Reproductive Health is a faith-based nonprofit providing compassionate, professional care, education, and support to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Our mission is to speak truth with love and compassion, offer the hope of eternal life and Christ's healing power, and provide life-giving encouragement and education throughout a crisis pregnancy. As a close-knit, supportive team, we work together to empower individuals to embrace life-honoring choices and make a meaningful impact in our community.


What You'll Do as a Fundraising Event Coordinator

  • Lead the planning and execution of fundraising and community events, including Celebrate Life Fest/Walk for Life, Ladies Tea & Auction, Baby Bottle Campaign, and donor appreciation events.
  • Manage each event from initial planning through setup, execution, tear-down, and post-event follow-up.
  • Coordinate venues, vendors, supplies, materials, budgets, timelines, task lists, and event-day logistics.
  • Build relationships with sponsors, churches, businesses, and community partners while coordinating sponsorship commitments and follow-up.
  • Organize volunteers and planning committees, communicating responsibilities, schedules, deadlines, and event-day expectations.
  • Maintain event records, sponsor and volunteer information, vendor contacts, expenses, procedures, and post-event recommendations to strengthen future events.
  • Create event-related communications and digital content, including social media posts, graphics, reels, and website blogs, using tools such as Canva.


Our Ideal Fundraising Event Coordinator

  • Relationship Builder: Friendly, outgoing, and confident connecting with donors, volunteers, churches, businesses, vendors, and community partners.
  • Project Owner: Proactive and dependable, with the ability to take ownership of events and follow them through from initial planning to completion.
  • Organized Coordinator: Skilled at managing multiple details, deadlines, timelines, budgets, and event documentation while keeping plans moving forward.
  • Experienced Planner: Previous event planning or coordination experience is preferred, with nonprofit, fundraising, community, or corporate event experience a plus.
  • Tech Comfortable: Comfortable with email, standard office technology, and online communication tools; Canva and social media content creation experience are a plus.
  • Mission Aligned: Committed to Cornerstone Reproductive Health's Christian mission, values, and statement of faith, with a desire to contribute to its life-honoring work in the community.


What We Offer Our Fundraising Event Coordinator

  • Pay Range: $20-$22/hour, DOE
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays - that fall on a regularly scheduled clinic workday.
  • Bereavement Days
  • Paid Birthday Off
  • Discounted Tuition Benefit
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Flexible Part-Time Schedule
  • Company Christmas Party


To Apply

Fundraising Event Coordinators, nonprofit event planners, fundraising coordinators, and community event professionals seeking part-time, mission-driven work are encouraged to explore this opportunity with Cornerstone Reproductive Health in Gap, PA.


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Requirements:
  • Event planning or coordination experience is preferred
  • Experience with nonprofit, fundraising, community, or corporate event experience a plus
  • Canva and social media content creation experience is plus