Donor Event Planner

Hope Media Group

New Caney (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403B Retirement with Company Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Hope Media Group, a multi-brand ministry, is seeking an experienced Donor Event Planner to design and execute donor engagement events that advance fundraising goals and mission impact. You will manage end-to-end event production, from concept to post-event analysis, while ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and brand standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-focused, and capable of delivering memorable experiences that inspire generosity and deepen donor

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 10 years of related experience preferred.
7-10 years of event planning experience, preferably nonprofit fundraising/donor relations.
Experience with executive leadership and high-capacity donors preferred.
Must be bilingual - Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute donor appreciation events, galas, and fundraising activities.
Develop event timelines, project plans, and production schedules.
Coordinate venues, catering, AV, decor, and transportation.
Manage registration, guest communications, and on-site check-in.
Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Communications, and Operations teams.
Track attendance, budgets, and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration

Tools

CRM systems (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang, Virtuous)

Cvent

Eventbrite

Job description

Description

Hope Media Group is a multi-brand ministry. Every story we share, every event we host, and every song we play is done to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. Hope Media Group the home of KSBJ, WayFM, Worship 24/7, Vida Unida, NGEN radio. Way Loud, Way New, Way Back, Gospel 24/7, God Listens Prayer App and Hope Events. Our team describes our environment as fun, encouraging, collaborative, engaging, caring, family-oriented, and friendly.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Summary

The Donor Event Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing exceptional donor engagement events that strengthen relationships with current and prospective supporters. This role manages every aspect of event production—from concept development and budgeting to logistics and post-event evaluation to create memorable experiences that support fundraising goals and reinforce the organization’s mission.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-oriented, detail-focused, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences that inspire generosity and deepen donor engagement.

Event Planning & Execution

Plan, organize, and execute donor appreciation events, fundraising galas, receptions, luncheons, tours, stewardship events, and cultivation gatherings.
Develop event timelines, project plans, and production schedules.
Coordinate all event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual services, décor, entertainment, transportation, and accommodations when necessary.
Ensure every event reflects the organization’s mission, values, and brand standards.
Manage event registration, seating charts, name badges, guest communications, and on-site check-in.

Donor Experience

Design exceptional guest experiences that make donors feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued.

Work closely with Development Officers to identify VIP attendees and ensure personalized hospitality.

Coordinate donor recognition opportunities during events.

Maintain high standards of professionalism and hospitality before, during, and after each event.

Project & Vendor Management

Source, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts.
Develop and monitor event budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure vendor performance meets organizational expectations.
Coordinate volunteers and temporary event staff as needed.

Collaboration

Partner with Development, Marketing, Communications, Executive Leadership, and Operations teams to ensure successful event execution.
Coordinate promotional materials, invitations, event programs, presentations, signage, and printed collateral.
Support fundraising initiatives by integrating giving opportunities into events.

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain event calendars and project management systems.
Track RSVPs, attendance, and event metrics.
Prepare post-event reports including attendance, budget reconciliation, donor feedback, and recommendations for improvement.
Maintain organized records of vendor contacts, contracts, and event documentation.

Stewardship & Follow-Up

Coordinate post-event donor acknowledgments and thank-you communications.
Assist with donor stewardship strategies following events.
Evaluate event outcomes and recommend improvements for future programming.

Demonstrated Faith

Committed to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Grounded spiritually and biblically literate
Comfortable praying for co-workers in team meetings, leading spoken prayer, and participating in ministry prayer meetings and Bible studies
Live Christian principles defined by the ministry’s Statement of Faith & Biblical Beliefs
Participate in on-air fundraisers and prays for donors as needed
Passion for leveraging the HMG’s media platforms for evangelism and discipleship
Exhibit a strong moral character
Active member of a Bible believing local church

Non-Essential Functions

Other duties as requested.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or at least 10 years of experience in related field preferred.

Experience

7-10 years of event planning experience, preferably in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, hospitality, or corporate events.
Experience managing multiple complex events simultaneously.
Experience working with executive leadership and high-capacity donors is preferred.
Must be Bilingual - Spanish

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Budget management experience
Vendor negotiation and contract management skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with CRM/database systems (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang, Virtuous, etc.) preferred
Familiarity with event management software (Cvent, Eventbrite, etc.) is a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Travel

As needed
Nights/Weekends/Holidays:
Occasional for support drives and on-air fundraising activities

Overtime

Occasional for support drives and on-air fundraising activities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activity may include Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers including pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand as in handling. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Full-Time Benefits Offerings