Events Director
Burnett Specialists, Houston, TX, United States
Events Director- Houston, TX
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 organizations 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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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 organizations 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
HOUWC46
#ZR