The Atlanta, GA office has an opening for a Development / Event Specialist . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for a major fundraising Walk event. 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)
- Leading and tracking direct and indirect event expenses
- Meeting deadlines for the development and management of respective annual budgets
- Volunteer recruitment and management (External Partners)
- Crafting and/or coordinating AHA materials and packets
- Managing and updating internal database systems (Blackbaud/TeamRaiser)
- Accountability and upkeep of Sponsorship Agreements
- Handling 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.
Educational Background:
High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred 1+ years of prior administrative and event planning and/or non-profit experience
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, leading multiple territories simultaneously
- Attention to detail and work towards excellence, to recruit and train large groups of office and day-of-event volunteers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe) Ability to work independently and sometimes irregular hours and to lift 20-30 pounds
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 11 2019
Active Until:
Sep 11 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit