The Development Coordinator position is an exciting role in our Oakland office supporting the successful execution of fundraising events such as our Heart Ball, Hard Hats with Heart, Research Roundtable, and Heart Walk. The Coordinator will provide a wide variety of skilled administrative support to the Event Planning and Operations teams. Excellent attention to detail and multitasking skills are a must in this dynamic and fast-paced Bay Area division office!
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assists in the planning and implementation of fundraising events such as Heart Ball, Hard Hats with Heart, Heart Walk, Research Roundtable and other events as assigned. This includes assisting with volunteer recruitment and management, marketing and event collateral, data management and entry related to the events, event set up and tear down, etc.
- Supports Special Initiatives Manager, Event Planning Manager and Operations Manager with vendor research, event planning documents, event execution ideas, ordering supplies, obtaining price quotes, securing in-kind donations, drafting and updating event layout diagrams, among other tasks.
- Completes online grant and sponsorship applications.
- Processes invoices for payment and serves as an Affiliate Accounting Liaison (AAL) for the office with responsibility for processing mail/donations at least twice per week with minimal supervision and no errors.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook) and graphic software (i.e., PowerPoint and Publisher, etc.)
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout assigned geographical territory and to work weekends as required to support assigned fundraising events.
- Office administration skills, including general clerical skills (e.g., emailing, scheduling, mailing, copying, telephone etiquette).
- Effective written communication skills, including skill in proof reading for grammar and spelling, and ability to write professional correspondence.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a professional but friendly manner in all dealings with staff, volunteers and potential sponsors; ability to work in a team environment with other staff is especially important.
- Ability to keep all work-related information confidential as necessary.
- Demonstrate ability to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate proactively supervisors and colleagues.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 19 2018
Active Until:
Jan 19 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit