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Events Director

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.

Events Director

Houston, TX 77056

Direct hire

100% paid medical, M/D offered plus matching up to 3% IRA account.

8:30-5:00 with a 30 min lunch

Paid parking

Free gym membership

$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