The Atlanta, GA office of the American Heart Association has an opening for a Development / Event Specialist for Five (5) event in Three (3) cities . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for a major fundraising event(s). Responsibilities will include 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 (External Partners)
- Creating and/or coordinating AHA materials and packets
- Managing and updating internal database systems (Blackbaud/TeamRaiser)
- Accountability and upkeep of Sponsorship Agreements
- Managing post-event feedback
- Supporting fundraising directors with day to day administrative tasks
- Position will require periodic travel throughout the designated markets and some evening and weekend hours. (Columbus, Macon, Athens and Atlanta, GA)
- The new hire can be remote/home office but will have periodic travel to Atlanta office during their training period and during the year while prepping for events. They may also be asked to help with some tasks surrounding Atlanta events from time to time.
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, Adobe Suites, Publisher)
- Ability to work independently and sometimes irregular hours
- Ability to lift 20-30 pounds
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 27 2019
Active Until:
Sep 27 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit