The American Heart Association is seeking a high energy, competitive, and achievement-driven Corporate Development Director to be part of the Mid-Market South Texas Team in the Greater Lake Houston and Bay Area!
Areas of Responsibility:
- Revenue generation and volunteer management for Bay Area and Greater Lake Houston events.
- 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.
- Authority to negotiate vendor contracts for two Heart Walk events.
- Oversee the vendor contract process for assigned events to ensure that each site is following American Heart Association best practices, guidelines and procedures. Ensure vendors adhere to contractual obligations and perform as agreed upon, and negotiate remedies if obligations are not met. Evaluate and manage vendor relationships in order to ensure service levels are maintained or exceeded.
- Plan and facilitate volunteer event committee and volunteer activities. Assist committee with recruiting, scheduling and tracking volunteers and volunteer activities. Train volunteers and manage assignments on-site during event. Act as volunteer liaison.
- Independently, conducts exploratory meetings, sales calls, and create strategies to develop current and new donors. Secure sponsorships and manage relationships to provide beneficial outcomes. Maintains a fundraising goal ranging from $250K - $500K. Prepares and maintains fundraising materials and presentations.
- Creates and runs reports from internal databases and systems. Ensure that income targets, goals, weekly reports are timely, clear and effective in meeting leadership needs related to revenue. Track and report on sponsorship income, pledged dollar amounts and event donation information for events. Ensure accuracy and adherence to the latest policies and practices of the AHA as they relate to fiscal and event financials.
- Develop, track and adhere to event budget. Manage invoicing, expenses, and peripheral accounts for event.
- Develop schedule, plan strategy, and execute against timeline for meeting deadlines.
- Travel required.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree.
Skills/Experience:
- Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1½ 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 at least 2 years of experience with public event planning, working with and managing volunteer staff and 2 years of experience with promotions, sales, or fundraising strategies.
- 2 years of experience in negotiating services and managing service level agreements is preferred.
- 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 multitask 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 used for word processing, email, presentations, spreadsheets and Customer Relationships Management systems.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 3 2019
Active Until:
Jul 2 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit