Events & Development Coordinator

Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Nashville Entrepreneur Center

Full-time

Nashville, TN, USA

USD 50k-60k / year

Posted on Jun 9, 2026
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Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2010 to support people and businesses through every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. We exist to help make Nashville the best place to start and grow a business by increasing the likelihood of success for entrepreneurs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Chief Strategic Alliances Officer, the Development Coordinator supports all development activities, including database management, fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and development-related events that strengthen the EC’s mission and community impact.

This role sits at the intersection of event operations, database management, and donor stewardship. The Development Coordinator will coordinate day-to-day logistics for signature development events, provide critical administrative and board committee support, and lead small-level recurring giving campaigns.

We are seeking a highly organized, relationship-oriented, and process-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings professionalism, strong project management skills, and attention to detail while embodying the mission of the EC to external stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities include:
Event Coordination & Execution (45%)

  • Support the planning and execution of donor events, fundraising campaigns, and EC signature experiences, including NEXT Awards, McWhorter Circle Legacy Celebration, The Room, etc., by implementing project plans and action items

  • Coordinate day-to-day event logistics, tracking timelines and budgets, maintaining registration systems, organizing guest lists, tracking invitations and RSVPs, and assisting with vendor communications and post-event follow-up

  • Serve as a central point of contact to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring tasks are completed seamlessly and in alignment with event goals.

  • Manage the full lifecycle of the NEXT Awards entrepreneur application and selection process, from launch through judging and finalist selection

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans (e.g., ClickUp timelines) for donor-centric events.

  • Ensure seamless execution of event logistics by proactively identifying and addressing gaps, risks, and dependencies

  • Collaborate with the Marketing team on event promotion, storytelling, attendee communications, and sponsor visibility

  • Evaluate event performance and attendee experience, and recommend improvements for future initiatives

Donor Database Management & Reporting (20%)

  • Manage and maintain the donor database, ensuring all donor and prospect records are accurate, complete, and up to date

  • Build and generate routine reports, lists, and acknowledgments to support donor engagement and fundraising efforts

  • Process donor invoices and contributions, ensuring accurate entry and proper tracking of contributed revenue

  • Track recurring giving metrics, event performance data, sponsorship fulfillment, and donor engagement activity

  • Maintain organized records related to fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and development initiatives

Donor Relations & Administrative Coordination (20%)

  • Coordinate donor stewardship efforts, including acknowledgments, renewals, impact updates, and donor communications

  • Support the development and production of stewardship materials such as impact reports, donor updates, sponsorship collateral, and campaign assets

  • Conduct preliminary research on prospective donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities to support fundraising strategy

  • Assist in the creation of compelling donor-facing materials, including sponsorship decks and campaign collateral

  • Provide logistical support for Board Development Committee and NEXT Awards meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, presentation development, and room setup (AV, materials, refreshments)

  • Take meeting notes and track action items, following up to ensure timely completion of tasks

  • Support the broader EC team through attendance and participation at non-development events, as needed

  • Assist the Chief Strategic Alliances Officer with special projects, strategic initiatives, and partnership coordination

Recurring Giving & Donor Stewardship (15%)

  • Lead the planning, execution, and growth of small-level recurring giving campaigns (such as monthly donor programs), serving as the primary owner for driving engagement and revenue in this segment.

  • Coordinate and support broader annual giving strategies and donor outreach across multiple channels, including email, direct mail, events, and digital media, ensuring alignment with recurring giving initiatives.

  • Oversee donor stewardship specific to small-level recurring supporters, managing the end-to-end process for acknowledgments, renewals, impact updates, and targeted communications.

  • Manage and optimize the donor pipeline by tracking engagement metrics, analyzing activity, and proactively identifying opportunities to transition casual supporters into long-term recurring donors.

  • Perform other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. Qualifications include:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field

  • Some experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor, membership management, and/or administration

  • Experience in event planning and coordination

  • Ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders while maintaining a high level of professionalism

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to exercise excellent judgment regarding confidential information

  • Curious with the ability to lean into new environments and learn quickly

  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to balance big-picture insights and daily operations

  • Proficiency in Bloomerang (donor management platform) and ClickUp (project management platform) preferred

  • Some experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) preferred

  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Workspace applications

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Commitment to the mission of the EC

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
This is a full-time non-exempt position based in Nashville, TN.

  • Salary range is $50,000-$60,000, dependent on experience

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (an employee-only coverage, high-deductible medical plan option available at no cost to employee), company-paid life insurance, an employee assistance program with dental, vision, and disability options, and a 401(k) matching option

  • Accrued paid time off, plus 15 annual holidays, including time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

  • Regular onsite presence is critical to ensure smooth operations and regular interaction with stakeholders. A hybrid work schedule can be arranged with approval from the Chief Strategic Alliances Officer

ABOUT THE EC
Our Mission
Grounded by our values, we’re on a mission to help make Nashville the best place to start and grow a business by increasing the likelihood of success for entrepreneurs. We’re proud to be a steward of Nashville’s entrepreneurial legacy by lifting the entrepreneur’s voices and telling stories that celebrate how they make our world better and teach others as they give back – keeping the cycle of entrepreneurship alive.

Our Culture
We strive to be as innovative as the founders we support. Our team is highly collaborative and flexible. We take initiative to help each other and our community outside the bounds of department or expertise. Most importantly, we are driven to serve Nashville entrepreneurs, make entrepreneurship accessible to all, and continue our legacy of positive impact.

Our Values

  • Better Together

  • Growth Mindset

  • Purposeful Risk-Taking

  • Entrepreneur at the Center

  • Own the Mission

At the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, we value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage all genders, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The EC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should notify an organization representative at hr@ec.co.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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