We have an excellent opportunity for a Fundraising Director (Corporate Development Director) for Go Red for Women & Festival of Wines in our Little Rock, AR office. You will have fundraising responsibilities for bringing together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers of the community to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #2 killers worldwide. Your territory is Little Rock, AR with a fundraising goal of $450K net. Our next Festival of Wines will be held October 3 rd , 2019 and our GRFW summit will be in the Spring of 2020 (TBA).
Areas of Responsibility:
- 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.
- Coordinating event efforts.
- Networking within the local area, while recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers.
- 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.
- Must be results driven with the ability to multi-task.
- Local travel within Central Arkansas.
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 of experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.
- 2+ years of experience in fundraising, outside sales or in a nonprofit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 16 2019
Active Until:
Jul 16 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit