The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a DIRECTOR OF HEART WALK in our MID-ATLANTIC AFFILIATE office located in NORTH AUGUSTA, SC! This is a huge corporate based event that brings together thousands of people from across the region to raise funds.
Areas of Responsibility:
- The Director should have 2-5 years’ experience – including sales/and or high level of fundraising experience and volunteer management at a nonprofit organization
- A broad knowledge of the NORTH AUGUSTA business community is also important
- Serving as a field account manager for key accounts, you will ensure that a plan exists for and play an integral role in procuring sponsorship and recruiting team captains and walkers to meet specific company fundraising goals by working with people of all levels
- To be a coach, motivator and relationship builder
- Train, manage, guide, motivate volunteers to achieve objectives
- Conduct sales calls to penetrate new businesses and build existing relationships, set goals with individuals and companies and inspire them to attain those goals as event leaders and participants
- Utilizes existing national and affiliate Heart Walk materials, products and recruitment tools including running and reviewing reports to support campaign management
- Prior experience with event planning and logistics experience
Educational Background:
BA or BS degree in related field or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to set aggressive goals with clients
- Ability to plan, work independently and adhere to budget and timeline expectations
- Superior organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to travel within the territory and work flexible hours
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 19 2017
Active Until:
Sep 19 2017
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit