Fundraising Events Manager

The Museum of The Bible Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of the Bible is seeking a Development Events Manager to lead fundraising events, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal teams to maximize donor engagement. The role supports nationwide events and travels up to 50% to execute programs in multiple locations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 3 years of event planning experience, with strong skills in CRM, MS Office, and vendor management. This on-site role is based in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of event planning experience.
• Experience coordinating fundraising events is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute Development fundraising events and regional initiatives.
• Coordinate budgets, vendors, and approvals with leadership.
• Maintain CRM data and generate event reports in Salesforce or similar tools.
• Collaborate with Development Leadership to meet giving goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and service standards.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Vendor management

Customer service

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Excel

MS Office Suite

Cvent

Canva

Momentous

Job description

Museum of the Bible offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Six paid holidays
• Four floating holidays of employee’s choice
• 401(k) plan that is 100% vested after 1,000 hours of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• STD, LTD, and life insurance that is paid by Museum of the Bible

Our driving mission is to invite all people to engage with the Bible through our collections, exhibits, and research and educational initiatives, as well as media, publications, and performances in our World Stage Theater. In 2017, Museum of the Bible opened its 430,000-square-foot non‑profit museum in the heart of our nation’s capital. In addition, our traveling exhibits have appeared nationwide and around the globe. Furthermore, we support education at all levels through children’s programs, high school and college curricula, and adult education, as well as scholarship and academic research (including field archaeology) through our Scholars Initiative.

Our Culture

Museum of the Bible offers a highly challenging and profoundly meaningful work environment where every team member is unified around our unique and global mission. Our museum bridges the ancient and the modern—from a Babylonian brick dating to around 580 BC to the latest technology in our immersive surround‑sound theater. Our team also spans a wide range of careers, from those with decades of extensive professional experience to new graduates and interns.

With new leadership in place, it’s an exciting time to work at the museum as we plan for the future. As the museum grows, we provide employees the opportunity to develop their expertise and careers, along with friendships and fun. We all hope to move our lives from success to significance—and we do that daily at Museum of the Bible.

Our Work

We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, ranging from highly specialized curators and scholars to cutting‑edge technology and media experts. You may work with global dignitaries and VIPs in Hospitality, or with curious children in Education. Or take your career in all these directions over time.

The museum is located in Southwest DC, on the Federal Center SW Metro stop. Our official headquarters is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (on the Hobby Lobby campus). Most of our positions are in these two locations, but some may be remote.

Museum of the Bible supports the professional development of college and university students by playing an integral role in experiential learning. We offer internships to students from various academic backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience.

We seek dedicated professionals who embrace our mission, culture, and work—like you!We invite you to join us!

Current Openings

Location: Washington, DC

Job Id:546

# of Openings:1

Date: 10/202026

Position: Development Events Manager
Location: WASHINGTON D.C.
Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Associate Director of Fundraising Events
Travel: 50%

Salary: $75,000- $85,000 Annually, Depending on Experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fundraising Events Manager will play a vital role in serving the Development efforts by managing Development fundraising events. The Development Events Manager will work directly with the Associate Director of Development Events to meet Museum of the Bible’s event giving goals, while also coordinating various consultants and collaborating with the Chief Development Officer. This position will implement events in the DC museum, and in multiple locations around the country. Event types include galas, special events, multi‑day events, luncheons, dinners, coffees, and weekend destination events.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee execution for Development programs and events, lead on regional events and annual initiatives such as Gala, Pillar Awards, Anniversary, etc., and when needed, support Women of Legacy events and initiatives.
• Effectively facilitate the pre‑planning process and execution of events and programs to achieve pre‑set ROI’s.
• Liaison interdepartmentally, with vendors, and clients to coordinate event operations on behalf of Development.
• Perform and work well under pressure with demonstrated hospitality professionalism.
• Manage event programming and schedule, working with event hosts and Development Leadership to accomplish event goals and execute timelines.
• Lead gift and material fulfillment for campaigns and events.
• Maintain CRM and lead in report building for department.
• Work alongside Event Coordinator(s) to ensure all guest and event data is promptly entered into Salesforce.
• Utilize event software to manage digital communications, registrations, and webpages.
• Responsible for organizing and executing procedures, codes, campaigns, and follow‑up processes for events and communications.
• Provide regular status and reporting information, including feedback from events and meetings.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Development Events to manage event budgets and with AP team on vendor payments and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operating procedures, safety standards, and service culture expectations.
• Review and approve contracts as needed.
• Other duties as Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3 years of event planning experience

Skills / Core Competencies

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules.
• Thorough with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve unexpected challenges.
• Ability to maintain a working relationship with vendors and venues.
• Intuit (appreciate) complex elements of different events with empathy to understand donor and attendee needs.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to donors.
• Sensitivity and patience to manage last‑minute changes and stressful situations without losing composure
• High personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, CRM software, Excel, Teams.
• Ease in learning software applications such as Cvent, Canva, Momentous.
• Ability to manage a budget.

Abilities / Attributes

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel periodically – up to 30% of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Required to work regular business hours in person.
• Periodic need to work outside business hours when onsite for event.
• Champion Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.
• As required, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests.