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Development Specialist - Heart Walk

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The Orlando, FL office of the American Heart Association has an opening for a Development / Event Specialist . This position will focus primarily on administrative support and logistics for one main fundraising event (Heart Walk). Responsibilities will include database management, pulling reports, financial tracking, assisting with creation of promotional materials and interacting with corporate sponsors for the execution of the Heart Walk.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Supporting fundraising directors with day to day administrative tasks.
  • Managing and tracking direct and indirect event expenses, with a responsibility to stay within the budget.
  • Managing and updating internal database systems (Team Raiser) on a daily basis.
  • Accountability and upkeep of sponsorship agreements.
  • Meeting deadlines for the development and management of respective annual budgets.
  • Volunteer recruitment and management (External Partners).
  • Creating and/or coordinating AHA materials and packets.
  • Planning of Heart Walk along with hired event company
  • Tracking of event logistics (i.e.: securing venue, reviewing vendor contracts and proof of insurance, van/truck rentals).
  • Managing post-event feedback.
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • 1+ years of prior administrative and event planning and/or non-profit experience
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
  • Attention to detail and drive for excellence
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe)
  • Ability to work independently and sometimes irregular hours
  • Ability to lift 20-30 pounds
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the designated market on a frequent basis.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 4 2019
Active Until: 
May 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit