Responsible for developing strategy, executing operations and achieving revenue goals for a major annual fundraising event or multiple smaller events. Also responsible for recruiting, managing and motivating leadership volunteers from sponsor or donor populations.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Independently, conduct exploratory meetings, sales calls, and create strategies to develop current and new donors. Develop relationships and generate revenue through personal visits.
- Research, create and implement strategic plans for sponsorships that align with AHA’s mission and goals. Secure sponsorships and manage relationships to provide beneficial outcomes. Fundraising goal is typically $100,000 – 250,000.
- Develop plans, guidelines and event calendar in order to recruit and manage volunteer event committees and volunteer activities. Facilitate committee leadership.
- Keep informed of AHA key educational and advocacy programs/tools in order to integrate into development strategies.
- Create and implement auxiliary fundraising and sponsorship opportunities to achieve event revenue goals.
- Develop strategies to expand donor and sponsor market. Identifies the best method to implement development materials, recruitment tools and best practices within their event.
- Collaborate with communications and marketing staff to develop and manage event promotions and communications plans.
- Oversee and manage budget to adhere to AHA financial policies and procedures.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Skills/Experience:
- 4 years of experience with promotions, sales, or fundraising strategies
- 3 years of experience working with and managing volunteer staff
- 3 years of experience with large event planning and management
- 3 years of experience in negotiating agreements and implementing sponsorship plans
- Advanced ability to perform presentations and facilitate meetings with both large and small groups
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Customer Relationship Management systems
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