Events & Donor Relationship Specialist

ABOUT US:

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

TAB offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Job Summary

The Events & Donor Relationship Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Donor Development team by coordinating and executing fundraising events, managing donor stewardship activities, and providing essential administrative support. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about fostering a culture of philanthropy. This is a full-time, onsite position where the specialist will serve as an ambassador of Austin Lighthouse, supporting all areas of donor engagement and fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

· Complies with and assists other employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.

· Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).

· Complies with and ensures employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.

· Holds self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).

Event Planning & Execution:

· Coordinate logistics for fundraising and donor stewardship events, including venue selection, catering, invitations, and RSVP tracking.

· Assist in event execution, ensuring a seamless experience for donors and stakeholders.

· Monitor fundraising expenses against event budgets using Expensify.

Administrative & Donor Database Management:

· Schedule and coordinate meetings with donors, board members, staff, and other key stakeholders.

· Provide follow-up support for meetings and events, ensuring timely communication and action items.

· Maintain donor records and track engagement using Bloomerang.

· Generate reports on donor activity, giving history, and engagement trends.

Communication & Stewardship:

· Draft and send donor correspondence, thank-you letters, stewardship gifts, and follow-up emails.

· Support donor recognition efforts, ensuring a meaningful and consistent donor experience.

· Assist with donor development campaigns and initiatives.

Grant Research & Support:

· Research new grant opportunities and present findings to the Director of Development.

· Assist with long-term grant data collection and stewardship efforts.

• Other duties as assigned

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· A passion for nonprofit work and donor engagement.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service skills and orientation

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.

· Experience with donor databases (Bloomerang preferred) and financial tracking tools (Expensify a plus).

· Event planning experience is a plus.

· Candidates who can think strategically, anticipate needs, and bring creative solutions are highly valued for this role.

Supervisory Responsibility

· None

Communication & Contacts Required

· Employees, departments, managers, executives, vendors, community members

Decision Making/Judgment Required

· Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company Policies

Minimum Education and Experience

· High School diploma

· *Bachelor's degree preferred or related field preferred

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:

· Prolonged periods of working on a computer

· Ability to be in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 4-8 hours

• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. at times

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or reassigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf