The Development Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the Director via coordination and presentation of educational programs in the community, provision of support and assistance to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their family, and overseeing the provision of caregiver or early stage support groups in the counties assigned to their geographic area. The Outreach Specialist also provides information to the Executive Director as needed.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Serve as staff lead for a portfolio of events including though not limited to: Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, The Longest Day, and Rhythm and Brews in designated territory.
- Actively recruit, train, and support high impact volunteers that will assist in increasing concern and awareness as well as growing revenue in designated territory.
- Represent Chapter at public events, conferences and media events as assigned.
- Provide support to overall fundraising operations of the territory to include: volunteer management; customer service to constituents; database mining and management; donor/sponsor/advocate relations and communications; management of vendor relations; etc.
- Adhere to all branding and marketing efforts as outlined by the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Prepare reports and provide information as requested and required; oversee project budgets and maintain financial records for events.
- Participate in all staff, team, committee and other internal and external meetings as requested.
- Participate in conferences and training as requested.
- Contribute to creating a work environment that supports teamwork, collaboration and cooperation between volunteers, staff and departments.
- Significant travel within related territory; general travel within state and region for conferences and meetings.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- 3 years of office experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience in the non-profit sector and special event fundraising.
- Effectively multi-task, establishes priorities, and work independently and take initiative in a fast paced environment. Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.
- The ability to cultivate, motivate and engage volunteers.
- Must be extremely organized with extra attention to detail.
- Excellent written, oral communication skills and problem solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel and Power Point. Experience with fundraising applications, such as Convio and other social media programs is preferred.
- Must possess a reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of valid insurance.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed to conduct Chapter business. Evening or weekend work may be required on occasion.
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 3 2018
Active Until:
Aug 3 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit