Development & Special Events Manager

Evelyn Rubenstein JCC
Houston, Texas, United States
Posted 

Job Description

Development & Donor Relations




  • Support the Chief Development Officer in the execution of the annual development plan and fundraising strategy  




  • Manage donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition activities 




  • Manage a portfolio of annual givers under $3,500 




  • Assist with annual giving campaigns, grant tracking, recognition and sponsorship outreach  




  • Help maintain accurate donor records, gift tracking, and reporting within the donor database 




  • Conduct donor research and prospect identification to support major gift and campaign efforts  




  • Collaborate with internal departments to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities  



Special Events Management




  • Lead planning and execution of fundraising events, including but not limited to the Children’s Scholarship Ball and the Annual Golf Tournament, donor cultivation events, and donor stewardship events 




  • Manage event timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, sponsorship fulfillment, and logistics  




  • Coordinate invitations, RSVP tracking, auction support (if applicable), seating arrangements, and event-day operations  




  • Work closely with marketing and communications teams on event promotion and collateral materials  




  • Oversee volunteer committees and event-related stakeholder engagement  




  • Evaluate event outcomes and provide post-event reporting and recommendations  



ADMINISTRATIVE




  • Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and board committee support documents  




  • Assist with grant support, campaign planning, and strategic fundraising initiatives as needed  




  • Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and strong donor-centered communication always 




  • Other duties as assigned  



AGENCY EXPECTATIONS




  1. Attend all required staff meetings and agency trainings

  2. Model the JCC’s mission, values, and commitment to community