The West Palm Beach, FL office of the American Heart Association has an opening for a Development Specialist (Luncheon) . This position will focus on logistical and administrative support for the Go Red for Women Luncheon fundraising event. Responsibilities will include all logistics for the event, securement of in-kind donation 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.
- 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 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 Go Red for Women program book
- 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.
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