The AHA has an excellent opportunity for a Part- Time Development Director, Gala in Overland Park .
This is a temporary, part-time position starting in January 2019 and ending in March 2019. The Development Director will work approximately 20 hours per week.
Areas of Responsibility:
The Development Director will take the lead on the auction for the Kansas City Heart Ball, which includes live and silent auction components. Will also solicit corporate sponsorships.
- Oversee the event auction including soliciting auction items, recruiting and managing a volunteer committee, and handling the auction logistics
- Prospect and secure local corporate sponsorships
- Assist the Senior Development Director, Gala with any fundraising, volunteer recruitment and management, and event logistics activities as appropriate
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s or some college plus experience. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree.
Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in fundraising or outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years experience equates to 1 full-time year of higher education.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training. Skill in written communications to include clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations and similar narrative pieces.
- Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports. Skill in use of spreadsheet/database analysis.
- Ability to do daily travel up to 75%.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 28 2018
Active Until:
Jan 28 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit