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Corporate Events Director

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Responsible for developing strategy, executing operations and achieving revenue goals for a major annual fundraising event or multiple smaller events. Also responsible for recruiting, managing and motivating leadership volunteers from sponsor or donor populations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Independently, conduct exploratory meetings, sales calls, and create strategies to develop current and new donors. Develop relationships and generate revenue through personal visits.
  • Research, create and implement strategic plans for sponsorships that align with AHA’s mission and goals. Secure sponsorships and manage relationships to provide beneficial outcomes. Fundraising goal is typically $100,000 – 250,000.
  • Develop plans, guidelines and event calendar in order to recruit and manage volunteer event committees and volunteer activities. Facilitate committee leadership.
  • Keep informed of AHA key educational and advocacy programs/tools in order to integrate into development strategies.
  • Create and implement auxiliary fundraising and sponsorship opportunities to achieve event revenue goals.
  • Develop strategies to expand donor and sponsor market. Identifies the best method to implement development materials, recruitment tools and best practices within their event.
  • Collaborate with communications and marketing staff to develop and manage event promotions and communications plans.
  • Oversee and manage budget to adhere to AHA financial policies and procedures.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • 4 years of experience with promotions, sales, or fundraising strategies
  • 3 years of experience working with and managing volunteer staff
  • 3 years of experience with large event planning and management
  • 3 years of experience in negotiating agreements and implementing sponsorship plans
  • Advanced ability to perform presentations and facilitate meetings with both large and small groups
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Customer Relationship Management systems

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 8 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 8 2018
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit