Development Events Lead

Museum Of The Bible; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of the Bible seeks an Associate Director of Development Events to drive fundraising and donor engagement in Washington, DC and Oklahoma City. This full‑time role reports to the Chief Development Officer and requires evening and weekend work with travel up to 25%.

You will lead planning for galas, receptions, and donor experiences, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable philanthropic results while maintaining the museum’s standards and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five+ years of experience in development events or donor relations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems; experience with fundraising databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising events with clear objectives and budgets.
• Lead planning teams for galas, dinners, receptions, and donor experiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging and guest experiences.
• Maintain donor records and provide timely post‑event follow‑up.
• Balance VIP representation with donor cultivation and stewardship objectives.
• Develop event budgets, timelines, and sponsor packages; manage vendors and venues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Project management

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Wrike

Momentus

Cvent

Job description

The Museum of the Bible seeks an Associate Director of Development Events to drive fundraising and donor engagement in Washington, DC and Oklahoma City. This full‑time role reports to the Chief Development Officer and requires evening and weekend work with travel up to 25%.

You will lead planning for galas, receptions, and donor experiences, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable philanthropic results while maintaining the museum’s standards and mission.