We have an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Development Director - Heart Ball, in our Houston office. The selected candidate will have fundraising responsibilities for the Heart Ball as well as plan, implement and evaluate the event. The Houston Heart Ball has a planned net goal of 2.75M and this Corporate Development Director position will be responsible for $600k net. This event brings together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers of the community to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #5 killer in America. The territory is the Greater Houston area.
- Revenue generation and volunteer management.
- Event management and logistics.
- Conducting sales calls to generate new business and manage existing companies.
- Developing relationships with volunteers, sponsors & key corporate & community leaders.
- Goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness.
- Coordinating event efforts.
- Networking within the local area, and recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers.
- 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.
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management, proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
- Organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Candidates must be results driven with the ability to multi task, and must also be willing and able to travel within the assigned territory up to 75%.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
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