We have an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Corporate Development Director in Bryan/College Station, TX. The American Heart Association is seeking a high energy, competitive, and achievement driven individual to focus on our Heart Ball in Bryan, TX on February 24th, and our Brazos County Go Red For Women event on May 3rd.There may be some additional items (limited) around securing Heart Walk leadership and Heart Walk sponsorship renewals. This position has a total fundraising goal of $400k . This positionrequires someonewho has experience with large fundraising goals and large events. If you have a strong fundraising or outside sales background where you traveled in an assigned territory OR if you have an event coordination background coupled with sales or fundraising we want to hear from you! This position is for approximately 3-5 months (end date subject to change) andis a home office position.
- Revenue generationand volunteer management for the Heart Ball, Heart Walk and Go Red for WomenLuncheon.
- Event managementand logistics.
- Conducting salescalls to generate new business and manage existing companies.
- Developing relationshipswith volunteers, sponsors & key corporate & community leaders.
- Goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness.
- Coordinating eventefforts.
- Networking withinthe local area, and recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers.
- Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years’ experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in fundraising, outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have experience with Executive Leadership recruitment.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to attract, recruit, manage and evaluate high level volunteers.
- Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fund-raising reports.
- Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel locally approximately 75% of the time when necessary.
- Must be at least 18 years old.