The Founders Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting for a Director Social Events position to be based in our Manchester, NH office . This position will be responsible for fund-raising and building powerful partnerships for local AHA events that bring together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.
In this role, you will report to Donna our Executive Director for New Hampshire and Central/Western MA. You will have the opportunity to work with staff in our fund-raising, program and mission related positions.
- Your Key Responsibilities will include: revenue generation, (corporate sponsorships, event tickets sales, auctions and open your heart pledges/individual giving); event management and logistics, conducting sales calls to generate new business and manage existing companies; developing and growing relationships with volunteers, sponsors, key corporate & community leaders; goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness, and networking within the local area. In this role you can expect to travel approximately 75% of the time driving locally in New Hampshire as well as some travel to regional offices for meetings and training.
- Education: Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.
- Experience: Must have at least 3 years of experience in fundraising, outside sales and/or senior level volunteer management. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
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