The American Heart Association (AHA) Founders Affiliate is looking to hire a part-time temporary DIRECTOR - HEART WALK for our Eastern CT market . Reporting to the Executive Director CT, the Director Heart Walk is responsible for implementing American Heart Association fundraising/walk strategies in the Eastern CT market. Preference will be given to candidates with previous fundraising experience with the American Heart Association.
This position will work approximately 20 hours per week and would be scheduled through October, however may end sooner depending on the needs of the organization.
JOB DUTIES:
Include, but are not limited to:
- Manage company teams to achieve their fundraising goals
- Primary responsibility for Mohegan Sun team fundraising.
- Assist with logistics for day of event.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE PREFERRED SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each skill satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in fund raising with the American Heart Association in a Director role.
- Demonstrated skills in fundraising or successful outside sales. Previous fundraising and sales training is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to successfully identify, cultivate, recruit, and maintain relationships with top level volunteers from identified companies.
- Proven ability to understand and navigate corporate cultures to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication at all organizational levels.
- Ability to plan and conduct meetings.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability and willingness to travel as position demands.
- Ability to work outside standard hours as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to use Microsoft products, computer software, run reports and maintain accurate data.
- Satisfactory background and reference checks upon offer of employment.
EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 2 years of experience in fundraising in a Director role with the American Heart Association.
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