Marika Murray

Marika Murray

Development Assistant @ Covenant House Texas

About Marika Murray

Marika Murray serves as a Development Assistant at Covenant House Texas, where she manages data and donor information for a $6 million budget. She previously worked as a Donor Database Coordinator at Holocaust Museum Houston and holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from Texas Southern University.

Work at Covenant House Texas

Marika Murray serves as a Development Assistant at Covenant House Texas, a role she has held since 2018. In this position, she manages data and donor information across two CRM platforms, Team Approach and DonorPerfect, for an operational budget of $6 million. Her responsibilities include tracking and analyzing in-kind donations, ensuring accurate valuation when necessary, and coordinating with the Development Director and Major Gifts Officer to properly code donations. Additionally, she reconciles donor records with the Finance Department on a monthly basis and prepares thank you letters and acknowledgments for various gifts.

Previous Experience at Holocaust Museum Houston

Before her current role, Marika Murray worked at the Holocaust Museum Houston as a Donor Database Coordinator from 2016 to 2018. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing donor information and supporting fundraising efforts. Her experience at the museum provided her with valuable skills in donor management and data analysis, which she has since applied in her role at Covenant House Texas.

Education and Expertise

Marika Murray studied at Texas Southern University, where she focused on General Business Administration and Management from 1990 to 1992. This educational background has equipped her with foundational knowledge in business practices, which she utilizes in her current role in development and donor management.

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