The American Heart Association has an opening for a Development / Event Specialist . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for three fundraising Walk events (Gadsden, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville). 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.
- This is a work-from-home position and does require a home-office set-up
- This position requires periodic overnight travel.
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 with some overnight travel
- Ability to work from home with a home-office set-up#LI-KB1
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 12 2018
Active Until:
May 13 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit