Events Specialist

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.