Events & Donor Relations Manager

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. (The Bridge) is devoted to empowering survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, child abuse, and stalking. Based in Pasadena, Texas, The Bridge provides free, respectful, and confidential services to individuals and families in Harris County and the Greater Houston area. The organization focuses on removing barriers for survivors of intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault to help them lead lives free from violence.

The Bridge takes pride in serving the community with compassion and dedication.

This is a full‑time role for an Events & Donor Relations Manager located in Pasadena, TX, with the flexibility of some remote work. The Events & Donor Relations Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission by designing meaningful experiences for donors, sponsors, and community partners. This position leads the planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events, manages donor engagement strategies, and strengthens relationships that sustain and grow philanthropic support.

This is a highly relational and detail‑oriented role for a proactive professional who thrives on connection, storytelling, and creating experiences that deepen community investment in survivors and their futures.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual fundraising event(s), donor appreciation events, and community engagement activities
• Manage event timelines, logistics, vendors, budgets, sponsorship fulfillment, and volunteer coordination for events
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners in collaboration with the Director of Engagement & Advancement
• Develop and implement donor stewardship strategies (thank‑you touches, recognition, impact updates, etc.)
• Manage donor communications related to events and engagement opportunities
• Track event outcomes and donor interactions in Raiser’s Edge NXT to support accurate reporting and relationship management
• Support donor meetings, tours, and cultivation experiences at The Bridge
• Represent The Bridge at external community events, networking functions, and partnership opportunities
• Collaborate across departments to align events and engagement efforts with program impact and organizational priorities

The ideal candidate is passionate about survivor advocacy and social justice with a history in nonprofit development and relationship‑building. They should have previous experience executing high‑quality events, increasing donor engagement, retention, & stewardship, and demonstrating creativity and initiative.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (communications, nonprofit management, marketing, hospitality, or related field), OR
• 2–4 years of experience in events, fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit engagement
• Experience in planning and executing successful events and managing multiple timelines
• Proficiency or willingness to learn Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT (Donor CRM)
• Possess a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and submit a yearly Motor Vehicle Report.
• Relationship‑oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working occasional evenings and weekends for events
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.