Events Specialist

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking an Events Specialist to join its Philanthropy team. The role coordinates community fundraising events from planning through execution, with the goal of maximizing funds raised and ensuring events are well-planned, effectively marketed, and supported. The position suits a highly organized, relationship-oriented person who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring creative problem-solving and strong communication skills to fundraising work. The Events Specialist serves as a point of contact for event donors, chairs, and volunteers; builds relationships with community partners; and collaborates with philanthropy colleagues on fundraising strategies, communications, and priority events. The role also maintains fundraising records, monitors event budgets and expenses, evaluates results, and recommends improvements. The work arrangement is hybrid, with an expectation of working in the office two days per week. Travel to Austin and potentially The Woodlands may be needed to support events, meet with donors and partners, and assist with event execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills.
Enjoys building relationships.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in fundraising, event planning, business, project management, and/or healthcare.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Passion for bringing people together for a meaningful cause.

Responsibilities

Coordinate community fundraising events from planning through execution, focusing 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.
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.
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.