Fund Development | Development and Events Associate

El Asociado de Desarrollo y Eventos reporta al Oficial Senior de Desarrollo y desempeña un papel clave en el avance de los esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos, participación de donantes y administración de Catholic Charities. Coordina eventos importantes de recaudación de fondos y reconocimiento de donantes, gestiona actividades de participación de donantes y visitas al sitio, apoya iniciativas de administración de donantes y cultiva relaciones con socios corporativos y comunitarios. El puesto garantiza una ejecución excepcional de eventos y experiencias de donantes, fortaleciendo la inversión filantrópica y el compromiso comunitario.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute major fundraising events, including the annual Wine & Dine Gala and other agency fundraising initiatives.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including sponsorship tracking, invitation preparation and distribution, guest management, registration systems, vendor coordination, volunteer engagement, and event-day operations.
• Oversee donor recognition and stewardship events, including Caritas Mass & Brunch, Share the Mission Mass & Reception, Annual Meeting, and other special events as assigned.
• Support regional fundraising and community engagement events throughout Galveston County, Fort Bend County, and surrounding service areas.
• Maintain event calendars, project timelines, budgets, expense reports, and event documentation.
• Research venues and vendors, negotiate services and pricing, obtain and review contracts, and ensure compliance with agency procurement requirements.
• Coordinate event setup, load-in/load-out activities, inventory management, and post-event storage and organization.
• Prepare event evaluations, donor reports, acknowledgments, invoices, and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate donor site visits and engagement opportunities, including scheduling, communications, preparation of donor materials, and coordination with program and facilities staff.
• Serve as a primary liaison for Caritas Circle members, Board Directors, Advisory Board members, and key donor groups to support stewardship and engagement efforts.
• Assist in the planning and execution of donor cultivation activities, tours, briefings, and recognition opportunities.
• Provide personalized support to donors and volunteers to strengthen relationships and increase long-term engagement.
• Maintain accurate donor, sponsorship, and event records within the organization's fundraising database and event management systems.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential corporate sponsors, community partners, and philanthropic opportunities.
• Assist in cultivating local businesses and corporations to increase sponsorships, direct donations, in-kind support, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Development team to create sponsorship proposals, donor packets, fundraising collateral, and stewardship materials.
• Support donor campaigns and special fundraising initiatives as assigned.
• Partner with the Communications and Marketing team to develop and maintain event materials, sponsorship packets, donor communications, social media content, and fundraising webpages.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of donor-facing communications and event messaging.
• Collaborate with agency leadership, program teams, operations staff, volunteers, and external partners to ensure successful donor and event experiences.
• Support the Major Gifts Director, Senior Development Officer, and other Development leadership with research, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of current fundraising trends, donor engagement strategies, philanthropy best practices, and nonprofit development standards.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen fundraising, event management, and donor stewardship skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of Catholic Charities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two (2) years of experience in fundraising, development, major donor relations, advancement, and/or special events
• Valid Texas Driver’s License