The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a The Go Red for Women Director in Memphis, TN organizes, directs and implements assigned Social Market Event/s in the market. Primary focus will be on the Go Red for Women implementation through Event Chair recruitment, solicitation of sponsorship, volunteer committee recruitment, auction production and overall event coordination with a fundraising goal. Works in close partnership with local fundraising and events staff, volunteers and other staff members. Provides year-round servicing, maintenance and operation of assigned events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Solicits and maintains high-level corporate & patron sponsors by developing year-round cultivation plan ensuring superior customer relations
- Instrumental in building recruitment committees and executive leadership committees to solicit high level event Chairs and working committees
- Planning, development, maintenance, implementation and evaluation of assigned fundraising events according to best practices and event timelines
- Volunteer recruitment, orientation and training
- Works as part of a team to consult with staff and volunteers in all aspects of event fund raising
- Helps prepare an annual budget to support event plans and activities
- Assists in the development & maintenance of appropriate statistical reports, evaluations, and data gathering for volunteers, the local office, and the affiliate
- Maintains timely communication with all staff at local and affiliate levels, and helps ensure all information requests deadlines are met
- Maintains timely communication with Executive Director
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends and travel throughout the market, the affiliate and to the national center as needed
Required Experience
- At least two years’ experience with the American Heart Association, or a similar non-profit organization in a fund-raising position, or two years proven success in marketing, sales, event planning, fundraising or new business development.
- Knowledge and skills in fund raising principles, practices and techniques
- Ability and experience to recruit, train, counsel, and manage volunteer groups and to develop long range organizational goals and follow through with them
- Ability to lead a team but also to work independently
- Ability to apply sound judgment and problem solving skills to conflicts
- Skill in making presentations to large and small audiences
- Ability to write clear and concise narratives
- Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends on occasion
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools and databases
Specific benefits include: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Retirement plan with generous employer contributions * Twelve paid holidays * Paid time off * Flexible spending accounts * Life insurance plan * Start! Fit-Friendly environment.
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