Director of Special Events

The Director of Special Events oversees the planning, marketing, and execution of all Menil Collection fundraising events, including Party in the Park, the Spring Fundraising Event, and the Menil Gala, held once every five years. The Director of Special Events oversees all Board and Charmstone Circle events, Corporate and Membership events, exhibition dinners, and prospect events, • Creatively work with event chairs on event design, details, and fundraising efforts • Work with the Office of the Director, Director of Advancement, and other colleagues in Advancement and/or other museum departments on event leadership, concept, strategy, and execution • Manage prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of event donors, including outreach and acknowledgments • Track event income • Proactively contact event prospects as appropriate to secure maximum revenue • Collaborate with the Corporate Giving Officer on corporate sponsorships for fundraisers • Create successful marketing timelines and plans Manage details of fundraising and other Advancement events, including but not limited to: • Event design and timelines • Hire and manage vendors • Create and manage event budgets; track and monitor all event expenditures • Collaborate with the Menil's Senior Graphic Designer and printer to produce invitations and other printed collateral • Develop and circulate guest lists • Track RSVPs and manage assigned seating • Manage event execution Collaborate with colleagues within the Advancement Department to develop strategic member and patron events.