Applications are being accepted for a full-time Donor Events Coordinator in the philanthropic Development Department.
Responsibilities : The Donor Events Coordinator plans and executes all donor events, varying in size and scope and including major fundraising events such as Zoofari, Corks for Conservation, and Zoobilee.
This position also assists with additional donor relations areas and should have a passion for the zoo’s mission and a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends to support donor events and donor relations activities.
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Requirements : Three years in event planning, hospitality, project management, sponsorship, or other donors relations work is required.
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field and experience with Blackbaud Altru, GiveSmart, Constant Contact, Canva, or other CRM and graphic design software are preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
About the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets.
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs.
The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.
Mission : Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
Vision : To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.