The Birmingham, AL office of the American Heart Association has an opening for a Development / Event Specialist (GRFW) . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for a major fundraising Go Red For Woman 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)
- 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.
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)
- 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.
- 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. #LI-KB1
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 28 2018
Active Until:
Oct 29 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit