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Bronson Healthcare

Senior Event Planner

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

Location BHG Bronson Healthcare Group Title Senior Event Planner The Event Planner is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship ...

Dentsply Sirona, Inc

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Charlotte, NC · On-site

The Senior Event Planner is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of high-impact corporate, clinical, and commercial events for Dentsply Sirona. This role drives ...

Dentsply Sirona

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LIMRA AND LOMA

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Windsor, CT · On-site

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Compass Group

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Redmond, WA · On-site

$81K - $90K/yr

Job Summary Working as a Senior Meeting and Event Planner, you are responsible for management of special events for Eventions at Microsoft, on the Puget Sound campuses. You will be responsible for ...

Eurest

SENIOR EVENT PLANNER - EVENTIONS

Redmond, WA · On-site

$81K - $90K/yr

Job Summary Working as a Senior Meeting and Event Planner, you are responsible for management of special events for Eventions at Microsoft, on the Puget Sound campuses. You will be responsible for ...

Alila Marea

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Encinitas, CA · On-site

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The Senior Event Planning Manager will be responsible for all planning and detailing required once group business has been turned over from Sales. This includes managing client communication, program ...

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Senior Event Planner

Senior Event Planner

Bronson Healthcare

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Bronson Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

592nd of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.
Love Where You Work!
Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.
If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.
Location
BHG Bronson Healthcare Group
Title
Senior Event Planner
The Event Planner is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, and community events that advance the mission of Bronson Health Foundation. This role manages events from concept through completion, ensuring each experience reflects the Foundation's brand, strengthens donor relationships, and supports philanthropic growth.
Working closely with Foundation leadership, volunteers, donors, vendors, clinicians, and community partners, the Event Planner serves as a key operational and relationship-building partner who helps translate philanthropy into meaningful experiences that inspire generosity and deepen community engagement.
This role requires a highly organized, customer-focused professional who can successfully manage multiple priorities, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and execute events with professionalism, creativity, and operational excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Planning
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute Foundation fundraising events, donor stewardship events, campaign activities, community engagement functions, and internal recognition gatherings.
  • Develop event timelines, project plans, budgets, production schedules, and operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with Foundation leadership to align events with fundraising goals, donor engagement strategies, and organizational priorities.
  • Recommend creative event concepts and engagement opportunities that elevate the donor and guest experience.

Event Execution & Operations
  • Oversee all logistical aspects of events including venue coordination, catering, audiovisual services, transportation, décor, signage, registration, and on-site operations.
  • Coordinate event setup, execution, troubleshooting, and breakdown activities.
  • Ensure events are delivered professionally, on budget, on schedule, and in compliance with organizational standards.
  • Maintain contingency plans and proactively address operational challenges.

Donor & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with philanthropy staff to support donor cultivation and stewardship activities connected to events.
  • Work with the corporate giving team to secure sponsorship and enhance a positive ROI on the 4 major events of the year
  • Provide exceptional customer service to donors, sponsors, volunteers, physicians, executives, and community partners.
  • Support sponsorship fulfillment and recognition activities.
  • Coordinate guest communications, invitations, RSVPs, seating arrangements, and event materials.

Vendor & Volunteer Coordination
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, venues, contractors, and service providers.
  • Negotiate contracts and oversee vendor performance while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Coordinate volunteers and event committees as assigned.
  • Ensure vendors and event partners meet Bronson standards related to professionalism, safety, and service delivery.

Budget & Financial Management
  • Assist with development and management of event budgets.
  • Track expenses, invoices, sponsorship revenue, and financial reconciliation activities.
  • Identify opportunities for cost containment and operational efficiency while maintaining quality.

Communications & Collaboration
  • Work collaboratively with marketing and communications teams to support event promotion, branding, and messaging.
  • Assist in development of event collateral, presentations, scripts, and promotional materials.
  • Support post-event reporting, analytics, donor follow-up, and evaluation efforts.
  • Maintain accurate records within donor and event management systems.

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure event operations comply with organizational policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
  • Support risk mitigation planning for events, including vendor compliance and incident response coordination.
  • Exercise professionalism and sound judgment in all interactions and event-related activities.

Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible event planning or hospitality experience preferred.
  • Experience coordinating fundraising, nonprofit, healthcare, corporate, or donor-related events strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex logistics with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented under pressure.
  • Strong budgeting and vendor management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management or donor database systems.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Professional presence and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Working Conditions
  • Evening and weekend responsibilities associated with Foundation events, donor engagement activities, and campaign functions.
  • Travel between Bronson facilities and community locations as needed.

Why This Role Matters
  • Events are more than gatherings-they are opportunities to connect donors, patients, caregivers, and community members to the mission and impact of Bronson Health Foundation. The Event Planner plays a critical role in creating experiences that inspire trust, gratitude, and long-term philanthropic investment in the health of the communities Bronson serves.
  • This position directly contributes to fundraising success, donor stewardship, brand reputation, and community engagement by ensuring events are executed thoughtfully, professionally, and in alignment with Bronson's values. Through meaningful event experiences, this role helps strengthen relationships that generate vital support for patient care, innovation, employee programs, community health initiatives, and future growth.

Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Cost Center
9105 Bronson Health Foundation (BHG)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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