Part Time Development Event Planner

Job Description:

• Assist in planning and executing PLM’s Vision Dinners, including logistics, speaker coordination, guest communication, venue negotiations, volunteer coordination, table host recruitment oversight, and timelines
• Manage RSVP tracking, table assignments, seating, check-in, and financial partner experience flow
• Coordinate event volunteers and staff roles for smooth event execution
• Support post-event engagement and long-term financial partner cultivation
• Coordinate smaller financial partner events throughout the year
• Oversee event logistics, venue coordination, and event materials
• Maintain detailed partner interaction records in the CRM and Google Sheets
• Keep donor databases and contact lists up to date
• Maintain consistent messaging and branding across donor communications
• Serve as a professional and warm point of contact for phone and email inquiries
• Monitor and respond to emails and calls
• Assist with data entry, document preparation, and CRM management
• Support leadership and development efforts with additional administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Deeply aligned with Protect Life Michigan’s mission, vision, and values
• Passionate about nonprofit development and partner engagement
• Works well with leadership, anticipates needs, and takes initiative
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent time management skills; able to track and complete multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write compelling Cultivation Letters, stories, and emails in a professional tone
• Comfortable making partner outreach calls and scheduling calls and meetings
• Experience using CRMs and mail merge tools
• Google Sheets or Excel experience required
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Calendly
• Basic knowledge of email marketing platforms is a plus
• Event planning and/or financial partner growth experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience and impressive results in event planning or organizing
• Ability to build productive relationships with supporters, students, and the community
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to work approximately 20 to 25 hours per week
• Supportive of the ministry-centered personal support-raising model and willing to actively build a personal support team

Benefits:

• After completing 1 year of work, eligibility for an employer-matched Simple IRA
• Ample professional development opportunities
• PLM provides training, coaching, and guidance throughout the support-raising process
• Staff are paid during their support-raising season
• Ample paid vacation time, holidays, and sick days
• Semi-flexible schedule to be set with the employee and supervisor
• Dependent Care Reimbursement program for childcare and/or babysitting costs
• Ability to work from home