Special Events & Fundraising Manager at MacDonald Training Center, Inc. – Tampa, Florida

MTC is seeking a highly motivated Special Events & Fundraising Manager to support organizational fundraising, signature events, donor engagement, and volunteer coordination. This role is ideal for a creative, detail driven planner and strong communicator with experience in event management, donor relations, community outreach, and project coordination. The Special Events & Fundraising Manager works closely with the Sr. Director of Development and plays a key role in bringing MTC’s mission of full inclusion to life through meaningful experiences and strategic fundraising efforts.

Event Planning & Fundraising Support:

• Lead planning, logistics, and execution of MTC’s signature fundraising events and community engagement activities.
• Manage event timelines, budgets, vendors, volunteer roles, and event day operations.
• Support donor stewardship and fundraising activities connected to events, including sponsorship outreach, follow up, and acknowledgment.
• Coordinate event materials such as invitations, programs, signage, and scripts.

Development Coordination:

• Assist with implementing MTC’s Development Plan in alignment with organizational goals.
• Support fundraising reports, donor engagement tracking, and event metrics.
• Maintain accurate data for special events, outreach efforts, donor engagement, and volunteer activities.
• Assist with content and data collection for the Annual Report and donor communications.

Engagement, Tours & Community Outreach:

• Schedule and coordinate tours for donors, leadership groups, community partners, and professionals.
• Participate in outreach activities and represent MTC at community events.
• Help cultivate relationships and identify new supporters, partners, and volunteers.

Volunteer Coordination (Event & Program Support):

• Recruit, onboard, schedule, and coordinate volunteers for events, tours, and special projects.
• Maintain volunteer documentation and ensure compliance with all background screenings and required trainings.
• Serve as the main point of contact for volunteer engagement and support (no staff supervision required).

Other:

• Serve as a professional, mission aligned representative of MTC in all community and donor-facing activities.
• Focuses on a people-first approach across the organization.
• Diagnoses problems quickly, foresees potential issues, and delivers resolution.
• Maintain an environment of respect and kindness where all employees can do their best work.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment and work well with others.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years' experience in event planning, fundraising, donor relations, or volunteer coordination.
• Strong writing abilities and verbal communication skills, including comfort with public speaking required.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple planning timelines required.
• Intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite required; familiarity with donor databases preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is helpful.
• Must be adaptable, collaborative, creative, and mission driven.
• Must be available for occasional evening and weekend work to accomplish the outcomes of the job and represent MTC at special events.
• Must pass a Level II background check/fingerprinting (https://info.flclearinghouse.com), drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check.

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• If you are friendly, focused on people-first and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.