Sam Waters

Associate Director of Development @Lone Star Flight Museum

Houston, TX, US

Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development to manage and execute assigned activities identified in the comprehensive development plan to successfully meet annual fundraising goals-Manage the planning and execution of three major fundraising events, including logistics, underwriting, and other event strategies. Special events include the Annual Gala, WINGS Breakfast, and Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Luncheon-With support from the Senior Director of Development, this position has primary responsibility for the underwriting, sponsorship, and fundraising components of the museum’s special events-Collaborate on preparation of proposals, reports, and other documentation for foundation, corporate, and/or individual donors and prospects. This position will focus their role on prospects up to closely with Senior Director of Development and other executive leadership to conduct effective stewardship with the museum’s donors and develop plans for continued engagement. Coordinate donor site visits, museum tours, and other engagement activities-Conduct research to identify prospects and provide prospect profiles, donor history, and report to the Senior Director of Development, CEO, executive staff, and board of directors-Maintain record of all strategies, contacts, and solicitations with prospects and donors in Altru database-Conduct gift processing, data entry, pledge reminders, acknowledgements, and revenue reporting using the Altru database-Other duties as assigned

Cypress Woods High School

Summa Cum Laude

School for International Training

Cameroon: Economic Development and Social Pluralism

The College of Wooster

Bachelor of Arts - BA