The Atlanta, GA office of the American Heart Association has an opening for aDevelopment Specialist (Gala) . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for two fundraising events - Heart Ball/Gala and Go Red For Women Luncheon. Responsibilities will include all logistics for the event, securement of auction items, database management, financial reporting, assisting with creation of promotional materials, obtaining in-kind donations, recruiting volunteers, and interacting with corporate sponsors, executive committee members, and individual donors.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Planning and tracking of event logistics (i.e.: securing venue, reviewing vendor contracts and proof of insurance, van/truck rentals)
- Managing and tracking direct and indirect event expenses
- Meeting deadlines for the development and management of respective annual budgets
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Creating and/or coordinating AHA materials and packets
- Managing and updating internal database systems (Greater Giving)
- Accountability and upkeep of Sponsorship Agreements
- Securing auction items and in-kind donations
- Managing post-event feedback
- Supporting fundraising directors with day to day administrative tasks
- Position will require periodic travel throughout the designated markets with some evenings and weekends.
Educational Background:
High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred
Skills/Experience:
- 1+ years of prior administrative and event planning and/or non-profit experience
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, managing multiple territories simultaneously
- Attention to detail and drive for excellence
- Ability to recruit and train large groups of office and day-of-event volunteers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and sometimes irregular hours
- Ability to lift 20-30 pounds
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the designated market on a frequent basis.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 12 2018
Active Until:
Apr 13 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit