Events Specialist

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an Event Specialist to join our Philanthropy team in Houston. You will coordinate community fundraising events from planning through execution, building relationships with donors, sponsors, and volunteers, and ensuring events maximize net proceeds.

The role emphasizes collaboration with philanthropy colleagues, budget tracking, vendor coordination, and creative, cost-saving ideas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of fundraising/event planning experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community fundraising events from planning through execution, maximizing net proceeds.
• Serve as primary contact for donors, chairs, and volunteers.
• Coordinate sponsorships, table purchases, and event participation with partners.

Skills

Fundraising

Event Planning

Donor Relations

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're looking for an Event Specialist to join our Philanthropy team at Texas Children's Hospital! We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and enjoys building relationships.

In this role, you'll coordinate community fundraising events from planning through execution, helping maximize funds raised while ensuring events are well-planned, effectively marketed, and supported. If you're a creative problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for bringing people together for a meaningful cause, we'd love to hear from you!

Think you've got what it takes?

Community Event Planning & Fundraising

• Coordinate community fundraising events from planning through execution, with a focus on maximizing funds raised.
• Serve as the primary contact for event donors, chairs, and volunteers.
• Conduct outreach to secure sponsorships, table purchases, and event participation.
• Build relationships with businesses, schools, and community partners to expand fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate vendors, event logistics, marketing, and timelines.
• Identify creative ways to reduce costs and secure in-kind donations.

Donor Relations & Collaboration

• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Identify opportunities to engage donors in additional philanthropic giving.
• Collaborate with philanthropy colleagues on fundraising strategies, communications, and priority events.

Documentation & Budget Management

• Maintain accurate donor records, event details, and fundraising activity in the fundraising database.
• Monitor event budgets, track expenses, and identify opportunities to maximize net revenue.
• Evaluate event results and recommend improvements for future fundraising efforts.

Required: Bachelor's degree

Preferred: Three years of experience in fundraising, event planning, business, project management, and/or healthcare.

Hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of working in the office two days per week.

Travel to Austin and potentially The Woodlands to support community events, meet with donors and partners, and assist with event execution as needed.