The Development Assistant supports the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
The primary purpose of the Development Assistant is to support all constituent events. Priority roles include supporting revenue increase, generating awareness and mobilizing volunteers.
Areas of Responsibility:
Support constituent events by:
- Learning and using data entry platform, Convio
- Running Convio reports
- Sending out emails
- Making phone calls, or following up on messages received
- Assisting with creative social media content
- Assisting with graphic design work
- Organizing and creating items for team kits (simple signs, mail merges, labels, etc.)
- Assembling and mailing kits for various teams and businesses
- Assisting with planning and implementing wrap around events
- Tracking RSVP for upcoming wrap around events
- Preparing and working with volunteers for tabling events
- Preparing information and call sheets for phone banks
- Assisting with any day-to-day logistical and administrative needs
- Assure compliance with Alzheimer's Association policies, standards and regulatory requirements
- Other assignments as requested by the Director of Constituent Events and Development department.
A Culture of Collaboration
- Fully engage in a culture where team collaboration is highly valued
- Work as a team to accomplish, if not exceed, organizational goals in the National Strategic Plan
- Participate in signature fundraising events
- Walk to End Alzheimer's staff team and personal fundraising goals
- Respond to public policy calls to action & participate in advocacy days
- Enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the job
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree preferred
Skills/Experience:
- One year of office administrative experience
- Two years' experience with Microsoft Office, including Word,
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Professional personal demeanor and presence in person and via telephone, recognizing role as the initial "face and voice" of the Association
- Punctuality with an appreciation of the impact of effective coverage to the success of the Association
- Superior self-management skills, as independent initiative and ability to collaborate are essential
- Deadline driven, incorporating effective planning and time management strategies that support collaborative delivery of results
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, since efficient use of time and flexibility are requisites to meeting the high level of support demand
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure with a wide range of personalities, including resolving conflicts quickly and effectively
Key Professional Attributes
- Outgoing, positive, engaging and enthusiastic
- Self-starter, able to work independently and problem-solve.
- Strong ability to self-manage with significant strength in time management.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
- Ability to work on a team and develop relationships in the community
- Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion
- Detail-oriented, efficient, and ability to multi-task
- Sensitivity to working with older adults and ability to work compassionately with persons with dementia or memory loss
- Strong listening skills; friendly, helpful manner with clients
How to Apply:
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 7 2019
Active Until:
May 7 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit