The Events Specialist is responsible for implementing successful fundraising events to meet revenue goals and community outreach activities to increase public awareness for Alzheimers disease in South Texas.
The Events Specialist is an enthusiastic, highly organized, self-motivated person who will oversee development of the Walk to End Alzheimers Corpus Christi, The Longest Day South Texas and other Chapter special events. This position will also manage development and execution of local special event recruitment and retention efforts and be held accountable for the achievement of income performance targets through the effective leadership, engagement, empowerment, and mobilization of volunteers.
Areas of Responsibility:
Fundraising: Walk to End Alzheimers - Corpus Christi (40%)
- Plan and execute the Walk to End Alzheimers in Corpus Christi to include team captain and participant recruitment and retention, sponsor cultivation and solicitation; promotion and marketing activities; volunteer recruitment and management; and all event logistics and evaluation.
- Works collaboratively with Development Manager to plan and implement a centralized Walk to End Alzheimers plan.
- Recruit, develop and train Walk Chair and committee
- Manage Walk Email Blasts for assigned event(s)
- Manage Chapter Walk Request/Account Issues for assigned event(s)
- Produce Chapter Walk Reports for assigned event(s)
- Produce Walk Committee Reminders and Updates for assigned event(s)
- Produce and Email Walk Meeting Minutes for assigned event(s)
- Attend Walk Committee Meetings for assigned event(s)
- Attend in person all San Antonio and South Texas Walks as assigned.
- Distribute Event (Walk) Press Release for assigned event(s)
- Design Walk flyers,sponsor boards, etc.for assigned event(s)
- Convio and other association programs as assigned
Fundraising: The Longest Day - South Texas (40%)
- Engages,trains and manages relationships with community based leadership volunteers to develop and execute a local recruitment, cultivation and retention plan for new and existing Longest Day teams in South Texas.
- Completes activities effectively and efficiently to meet target deadlines for successful event execution
- Ensures ongoing mission education for volunteer Team Task Force members
- Implements best practices for leadership development, increased participation and event revenue growth; drives creativity and innovation at the community/chapter level. Develops and demonstrates skills in community organization, relationship building, talent identification and leadership development
- Collaborates with other key departments to ensure cross promotion and support of organizational goals and/or messages
- Identifies trends and best practices; measures impact of specific actions; identifies and addresses issues as they arise and adjusts plans as required
- Utilizes available resources to maximize event results
- Participates in webinars, conference calls and/or trainings offered by the Association for The Longest Day
- Ensures inclusion of The Longest Day within Chapter promotional/communications channels including email, social media, e News; public relations and local marketing efforts
- Ensures compliance with Alzheimer's Association policies and procedures
Constituent Events other (10%)
- Duties include support of Development Manager staff,data entry, organizing/managing department files, overseeing program registrations, and preparing weekly and monthly reports.
- Support third party events as they arise.
- Other duties as assigned.
Marketing Functions (10%)
- Contributes to the Chapter's weekly E Newsletter Updates
- Assist Development Manager with strategic development of Chapter Marketing Campaign
- Assist with development of Chapter press releases
- Collect media impressions and assist with bi annual reports
- Manage all Social Media for South Texas: Face Book,Twitter, lnstagram, Snap Chat
Educational Background:
Bachelor' degree in Sales/Marketing, or related field; or equivalent work experience;
Skills/Experience:
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principal components of a philanthropic fund development program;
- At least three years of successful experience in organizing and conducting components of a fund development program, including program/event budgeting;
- Experience in recruiting, training, coordinating, and motivating volunteers in fund raising events and endeavors;
- Experience in public relations and public speaking; and
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of basic office machines.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to effectively communicate; both written and spoken;
- Detail oriented;
- Must have good organizational skills;
- Able to drive automobile (possess valid driver's license);or travel by air to attend required meetings or functions;
- Able to work independently on a variety of projects at the same time; and
- Working and dealing effectively with diverse populations and groups.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment;
- Travel by car to attend meetings within the chapter territory, and by air to attend other meetings; and
- Work may be stressful during periods of high volume or tight deadlines.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 3 2018
Active Until:
Jul 3 2018
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit