Events Director
Job Description
The Events Director reports to executive leadership and is responsible for the strategic development, planning, execution, and evaluation of a comprehensive events program. This role plays a key part in driving donor engagement and fundraising through high-impact events, while ensuring seamless execution and strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance the organization’s visibility and mission.
Job: Event Director
Address: Houston, TX 77056
Type: Direct hire
Benefits: 100% paid medical, M/D offered plus matching up to 3% IRA account.
Hours: 8:30-5:00 with a 30 min lunch
Parking: Paid parking
Perks: Free gym membership
Pay: $75,000 - 100,000
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an annual events strategy aligned with fundraising and organizational goals
- Identify new event concepts to expand donor engagement and revenue opportunities
- Partner with leadership to ensure alignment of event initiatives with overall priorities
- Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, marketing, and guest management
- Lead planning and execution of large-scale events such as galas, auctions, conferences, and donor engagements
- Manage budgets and timelines to ensure successful delivery within financial targets
- Evaluate event performance using attendance and donor data; prepare reports and insights for leadership
- Conduct post-event reviews to identify improvements and enhance future events
- Gather feedback from stakeholders to refine strategy and execution
- Partner with development teams to align events with broader fundraising efforts
- Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners
- Track and report on event revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance
- Build and maintain relationships with board members, donors, and community partners
- Oversee event-related communications, including invitations, marketing materials, and follow-up outreach
- Collaborate with marketing and PR to increase visibility and attendance
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Meet The Recruiter
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