The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a fundraiser in our most successful division in country in Dallas, Texas. You will have fundraising responsibilities for one of the largest Go Red for Women campaigns in the country by bringing together corporate support, alongside community leaders and volunteers of the Dallas community to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. The fundraising goal for the Go Red for Women campaign is $2M and the individual net fundraising goal of this position is $500k.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Generate revenue for the Go Red for Women movement; including a new initiative: STEM Goes Red.
- Build relationships to generate new business and manage existing company pipeline.
- Develop and deepen relationships with volunteers, sponsors, key corporate and community leaders to further the AHA’s mission in North Texas.
- Expand the AHA’s reach into the philanthropic community of individuals to raise funds and awareness.
- Network within the local area, to help recruit and retain our valued volunteers.
- Accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment, proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
- In coordination with the events team, organize the logistics for the Dallas Go Red for Women Luncheon and year-round calendar of supportive events
- Candidates must be results driven with the ability to multi task.
- Travel daily within the assigned territory (Dallas Metroplex) up to 75% per week – a minimum of 8-10 revenue generating meetings a week.
- 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: 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.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 8 2018
Active Until:
Sep 8 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit