Domestic Truth Foundation (501c)(3)
Houston-Based Preferred | Hybrid
Unpaid Leadership Fellowship | Academic Credit Eligible
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About Domestic Truth Foundation
Domestic Truth Foundation is a Houston-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence through crisis intervention, case management, healing programs, advocacy initiatives, and systemic reform efforts. As we scale, we are building structured, high-impact events that support fundraising, awareness, survivor healing, and community mobilization.
We are seeking a highly capable Director of Events Fellow to help build and lead our event infrastructure from the ground up.
This is a selective leadership-track fellowship.
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Fellowship Overview
The Director of Events Fellow will work directly with executive leadership to design, execute, and systematize all major organizational events.
This is not a task-based internship. This is a strategic role for someone ready to think like an operations leader.
The selected Fellow will help build repeatable systems, sponsorship frameworks, vendor relationships, and scalable event models that support long-term organizational growth.
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Core Responsibilities
Strategic Event Development
• Design event concepts aligned with organizational mission and growth goals
• Develop annual event strategy and calendar
• Create structured event budgets and projections
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities within events
Execution & Oversight
• Lead planning and coordination of fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and community programs
• Oversee vendor, venue, and sponsor coordination
• Develop detailed run-of-show documents
• Manage on-site execution and troubleshoot in real time
Sponsorship & Community Partnerships
• Assist with development of sponsor packages
• Support outreach to corporate and community partners
• Ensure sponsor fulfillment and visibility
Operational Infrastructure
• Build event standard operating procedures
• Create event tracking systems and documentation
• Conduct post-event analysis and performance reports
• Identify efficiencies and growth opportunities
Volunteer Leadership
• Help recruit and organize event volunteers
• Develop clear role assignments and leadership structure
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Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:
• Strong leadership presence and accountability
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage high-pressure environments
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
• Professional communication skills
• Confidence taking ownership of projects
Preferred Backgrounds:
• Nonprofit Management
• Public Administration
• Communications or Public Relations
• Marketing
• Hospitality or Event Management
• Social Work or Public Policy
Prior leadership or event planning experience strongly preferred.
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Commitment
• 15–20 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• One-year commitment strongly preferred
Houston-based candidates available for in-person event leadership will be prioritized.
We are seeking candidates who are serious about building something long-term.
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Leadership Advancement Pathway
This fellowship is designed as a direct pathway to future compensated leadership. Fellows who complete a minimum of one year and demonstrate exceptional performance will receive priority consideration for future paid Director-level or operations roles as funding expands.
As Domestic Truth Foundation grows, this position has the potential to transition into a compensated Director of Events role.
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What You Will Gain
• Executive-level mentorship
• Real experience building event infrastructure
• Fundraising and sponsorship strategy exposure
• Portfolio-level leadership experience
• Letter of recommendation
• High-impact role within a scaling nonprofit
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Confidentiality Requirement
Due to the sensitive nature of our work, selected Fellows must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete privacy training
