Strategic Fundraising Events & Donor Relations Manager

United Against Human Trafficking; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Holocaust Museum Houston seeks a skilled events and donor engagement professional to lead fundraising events, donor cultivation, and facility rentals that advance philanthropy and community visibility. You will plan signature events, manage budgets and vendors, coordinate cross-departmental teams, and drive revenue while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Collaborate with sponsor partners and volunteers, develop annual calendars, and ensure successful execution from planning through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field preferred with nonprofit experience.
• Experience planning fundraising, donor or cultivation events from planning through execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of signature fundraising and cultivation events.
• Coordinate donor receptions, exhibition openings, and cultivation events.
• Develop annual event calendars and production timelines.
• Manage budgets, vendors, catering, AV, rentals, and logistics.
• Oversee the facility rental program as an earned revenue opportunity.
• Manage inquiries, contracts, scheduling, and client relationships.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Security, Visitor Services, and other departments.
• Identify opportunities to increase rental utilization and revenue.
• Collaborate across the Museum to ensure seamless execution.
• Coordinate sponsorship fulfillment with the Donor Experience Manager.
• Support volunteer committees and post-event reporting.
• Deliver successful fundraising events and facility rentals.
• Meet sponsorship, event, and rental revenue goals.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration and exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Event planning and execution

Fundraising and donor relations

Facility and venue management

Budget and revenue management

Vendor and contract management

Project coordination and logistics

Sponsorship and client relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication and organization

Guest service and attention to detail

CRM proficiency (Altru) & MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Altru CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holocaust Museum Houston seeks a skilled events and donor engagement professional to lead fundraising events, donor cultivation, and facility rentals that advance philanthropy and community visibility. You will plan signature events, manage budgets and vendors, coordinate cross-departmental teams, and drive revenue while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Collaborate with sponsor partners and volunteers, develop annual calendars, and ensure successful execution from planning through