The Development Coordinator t is responsible for supporting the success of the Chapter’s second signature fundraising event, The Longest Day (TLD). This position will work closely with the chapter’s TLD Manager and a regional TLD Team.
This position will be located in Beachwood, OH with occasional support to the Avon and Mentor offices and regular travel within our five-county serving area.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist with the overall plan for The Longest Day within the territory to include team captain recruitment and retention; promotion and marketing activities; and team captain fundraising support.
- Provide ongoing support to overall operations, including database management, report preparation, constituent relations, and communications and revenue reconciliation.
- Prepare and distribute communications to volunteers and donors via multiple channels, including email, social media, print, and telephone.
- Support year-round relationships with constituents to ensure involvement in all relevant chapter activities and recognition opportunities.
- Support the volunteer planning committee to organize outreach activities that promote the Alzheimer’s Association mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement opportunities.
- Research, identify and helps cultivate new opportunities for TLD events and partners.
- Plan and execute committee meetings and wrap-around events.
- Prepare deposits of cash, checks and credit card payments to send to the third party processing vendor.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with team captains, business organizations and social clubs.
- Represent the Cleveland Area Chapter’s interests in the identification and development of Longest Day events.
- Execute best practices for leadership development, increased participation, event revenue growth, and creativity/innovation.
- Assist with and participate, as needed, in all chapter fundraising events.
- Maintain accurate records of event participation and other metrics.
- Submit timely and accurate records, including weekly reports, and other information as requested.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
- Actively participate in learning opportunities for professional growth and self-improvement.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of two years of work, volunteer or internship experience in marketing, fundraising, nonprofit management and/or special events.
- Previous experience recruiting and leading volunteer committees strongly preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Flexible, creative, resourceful and independent.
- High level of enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
- Ability to independently multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with community and coworkers.
- Ability to support other staff members and effectively collaborate on Chapter strategic initiatives, priorities and mission fulfillment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database applications, Internet fundraising, Adobe Acrobat and Google.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 8 2019
Active Until:
Sep 8 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit