Dynamic Fundraising Events Specialist

Genesis-Women; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support seeks a Special Events Assistant to help plan and manage fundraising events and community engagement activities in Dallas. You will collaborate with the Fund Development team to ensure events meet fundraising goals and run smoothly.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least one year of event coordination experience, strong MS Office skills, and flexibility for weekend/evening commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; nonprofit or fundraising exposure a plus.
• Minimum one year of event coordination/management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for letters and donor interactions.
• Comfort with physical setup/breakdown and weekend/evening events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events and community activities.
• Solicit donations via formal letters and donor communications.
• Request in-kind donations from event vendors and partners.
• Collaborate with supporters to coordinate event logistics.
• Maintain professionalism with staff, volunteers, and vendors.
• Assist with event budgets, expenses, and post‑event reporting.
• Follow up with donors, vendors, and volunteers after events.
• Oversee event setup and teardown; travel for local events as needed.

Skills

Event coordination

Fundraising

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Budgeting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Canva

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support seeks a Special Events Assistant to help plan and manage fundraising events and community engagement activities in Dallas. You will collaborate with the Fund Development team to ensure events meet fundraising goals and run smoothly.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least one year of event coordination experience, strong MS Office skills, and flexibility for weekend/evening commitments.