Senior Donor & Special Events Manager

Houston Symphony Society; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Symphony Society is seeking a Manager of Special Events to lead donor cultivation and stewardship events and major galas. You will collaborate with the Development team to engage high-level donors, volunteers, and vendors, ensuring precise execution and exceptional attention to detail.

The role includes supervising the Development Associate, supporting three annual fundraisers, coordinating invitations, and maintaining event communications.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in special events or events-related role.
• Experience with database usage and Microsoft Office and desktop publishing.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, coordinate and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events, including major galas.
• Support planning of three annual fundraisers: Opening Night Gala, Symphony Ball, Wine Dinner.
• Coordinate with Individual and Institutional Giving teams for donor solicitation and attendance.
• Manage vendor relationships for caterers, rentals, valet, florists and designers.
• Oversee Special Events invitations and external communications, including catalogs and proofreading.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Vendor coordination

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Tessitura

Monday.com

Paperless Post

Wordfly

Cognito Forms

OneCause

Descripción del empleo

Houston Symphony Society is seeking a Manager of Special Events to lead donor cultivation and stewardship events and major galas. You will collaborate with the Development team to engage high-level donors, volunteers, and vendors, ensuring precise execution and exceptional attention to detail.

The role includes supervising the Development Associate, supporting three annual fundraisers, coordinating invitations, and maintaining event communications.