Rachel Ivy Allgeyer
Pearland
Summary
Strategic and motivated professional with over 7 years of experience advancing community investment initiatives, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and developing cross-functional partnerships. Proven track record of managing end-to-end strategic communication campaigns, analyzing engagement data, and executing large-scale events. Passionate about matching stakeholder passions with organizational needs to create deeply fulfilling, high-impact experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Annual Fund Manager
Theatre Under The Stars
Houston, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Campaign Management & Strategy: Orchestrated four major annual community investment and engagement campaigns, overseeing the full lifecycle from demographic prospecting and audience segmentation to final execution.
- Data-Driven Analytics: Developed comprehensive outcome reports, analyzing engagement data and campaign metrics to pivot strategies and evolve future initiatives.
- Strategic Communications: Created all campaign themes and authored tailored, persuasive communication pieces to drive stakeholder participation and organizational awareness.
- Stakeholder Experience & Stewardship: Spearheaded an annual non-promotional touchpoints program, utilizing informative storytelling and experience surveys to deepen stakeholder relationships and retention.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborated across internal departments to unify the organizational voice and streamline the communication calendar to prevent audience fatigue, while gathering program data to craft compelling impact stories that boosted stakeholder engagement.
- VIP Relations & Event Execution: Managed on-site VIP hospitality experiences within the Star Gazers Salon to ensure exclusive stakeholder engagement while supporting logistics for major high-profile events.
Special Events Lead
Communities in Schools of Houston
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Event Production & Oversight: Directed department-wide special events and outreach, managing the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale community festivals, corporate breakfasts, luncheons, and internal staff engagement days.
- Project Management: Led the strategic pre-planning, timeline development, and operational logistics for the high-profile annual Stay in School Gala.
- Vendor Relations: Served as the primary liaison and contract contact for all event vendors, ensuring seamless on-site logistics and adherence to project budgets.
- Data & Performance Tracking: Managed centralized tracking systems to monitor critical event metrics, including marketing outreach, attendee registration, mailings, and sponsor deliverables.
- Communications & Marketing: Authored all event collateral and marketing materials to maintain a cohesive brand voice and drive community participation
Development Manager
Children’s Museum of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Development: Responsible for the facilitation of the Children’s Museum and Fort bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Major Gift Program through research, solicitation, record keeping, donor stewardship, and prospect supporter communications in collaboration with the Development Director
- Volunteer Management: Built relationships with donors through the facilitation of volunteer events designed for foundation and corporate groups. Oversaw all scheduling, screening, and training of all volunteers
Event Manager
Vita Living, Inc.
Houston, TX
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Event Strategy & Execution: Directed the organization's annual event calendar, spearheading the end-to-end planning, logistics, and execution of all major fundraising and community initiatives.
- Volunteer Program Leadership: Cultivated deep community relationships by managing the volunteer program, which included recruiting, screening, training, and scheduling volunteers for specialized events.
- Program Execution: Managed the operational strategy and execution of the annual Adopt-a-Client holiday program, ensuring seamless delivery and high community participation.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Relations: Served as the primary liaison for event chairmen, high-value donors, and corporate vendors to ensure clear communication and successful project delivery.
- Marketing Communications: Authored all event-related invitations, digital collateral, and marketing materials to drive attendance and reinforce a cohesive brand voice.
Communications Intern
Kids’ Meals Inc.
Houston, TX
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Coordinated, solicited, and secured silent auction packages for annual fundraising event and presented silent auction quotes to the board of directors and event committee Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies; developed relationships with various social media influencers to increase child hunger awareness Assisted in writing and proofreading of social media posts, marketing and donor solicitation materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Leadership
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2018
High School Diploma -
St. Agnes Academy
Houston, TX05-2014
Skills
- Event Planning
- Data Analysis
- Volunteer Management
- Record Keeping
- Stakeholder Relations
- Content Creation
Timeline
Annual Fund Manager
Theatre Under The Stars
12.2023 - Current
Special Events Lead
Communities in Schools of Houston
06.2023 - 11.2023
Development Manager
Children’s Museum of Houston
08.2021 - 06.2023
Event Manager
Vita Living, Inc.
09.2018 - 08.2021
Communications Intern
Kids’ Meals Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Leadership
The University of Texas At Austin
High School Diploma -
St. Agnes Academy