The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR in Lincoln. The Director will oversee fundraising, volunteer recruitment and management, and event logistics for our HEART BALL (gala) in Lincoln and our GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEONS in Norfolk and Kearney. The main accountability of the Director is to drive revenue for the events.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Prospect and secure local corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and auction items.
- Lead recruitment, planning, cultivation and stewardship activities for the Circle of Red and giving society.
- Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day of the event volunteers.
- Develop profiles on the top businesses within the assigned markets with a documented plan to secure their involvement.
- Execute event logistics based on national best practices.
- Work closely with a Communications Director to develop and manage a promotion/communications plan for each event.
Educational Background:
BACHELOR’S OR SOME COLLEGE PLUS EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred
College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree
Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years experience equates to 1 full-time year of higher education
Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in fundraising or outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training. Skill in written communications to include clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations and similar narrative pieces.
- Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports. Skill in use of spreadsheet/database analysis.
- Ability to do daily travel up to 75% and overnight travel up to 25%.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with the expectation that items in excess of 20 pounds would be broken down into smaller components or additional assistance is required before lifting and/or moving.
Compensation/Benefits:
Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 18 2017
Active Until:
Sep 18 2017
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit