The West Palm Beach, FL office of the American Heart Association has an opening for a Development Specialist (Gala) . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for the Heart Ball/Gala fundraising event. Responsibilities will include all logistics for the event, securement of auction items, database management, financial reporting, assisting with creation of promotional materials, obtaining in-kind donations, recruiting volunteers, and interacting with corporate sponsors, executive committee members, and individual donors.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Planning and tracking of event logistics (i.e.: securing venue, reviewing vendor contracts and proof of insurance, van/truck rentals)
- Managing and tracking direct and indirect event expenses
- Meeting deadlines for the development and management of respective annual budgets
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Creating and/or coordinating AHA materials and packets
- Managing and updating internal database systems (Greater Giving)
- Accountability and upkeep of Sponsorship Agreements
- Securing auction items and in-kind donations
- Managing post-event feedback
- Supporting fundraising directors with day to day administrative tasks
- Position will require periodic travel throughout the designated markets with some evenings and weekends.
- Creation and management of Heart Ball journal
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, managing multiple territories simultaneously
- Attention to detail and drive for excellence
- Ability to recruit and train large groups of office and day-of-event volunteers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Publisher)
- 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.#LI-KB1
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 16 2018
Active Until:
May 17 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit