Fundraising event coordinator vs event manager

Differences between fundraising event coordinator and event manager duties and responsibilities

Fundraising event coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage reservations and priority seating for VIP diners to ensure customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
• Solicit financial contributions from individuals and corporations through telemarketing, letter-writing campaigns, Facebook, and face-to-face appeals.
• Create a PowerPoint slide show for live auction.
• Assist in eligibility certifications and NCAA initial-eligibility process.

Event manager example responsibilities.

• Manage FOH staff during the lunch rush - correctly handle any customer complaints or issues.
• Manage successful closing of NYC block to control traffic flow and allow celebrity red carpet entrances.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance, bartending, catering, schedules, calendars, and supervise staff.
• Create BEO's and lead weekly team meetings for support team laying out the direction and objective of upcoming events.
• Manage delivery schedules, outside vendor orders, and budget requirements for the sales, operations, and culinary staff.
• Manage all logistics and communications from beginning to end with clients, including sending invitations, monitoring RSVP, and hosting.
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