Development Coordinator - Fundraising and Special Events - American Lung Association of the Northeast - Augusta, ME

The American Lung Association of the Northeast seeks an outgoing and energetic individual for the position of Development Coordinator for the LUNG FORCE Walk Boston. This is a fundraising position focused on revenue generation and will be based in our Framingham office . Successful candidates will have experience working on large-scale community walk-a-thons, rides, or other pledge-based fundraising events in a non-profit fundraising organization. Coordinator will assist in participant recruitment and cultivation, management of an effective volunteer committee, securing cash and in-kind sponsorship, and execution of event planning and logistics.
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving revenue, volunteer, participant recruitment, and event management goals;


• In tandem with Director, develop recruitment and engagement plan within the community to build awareness about the Walk and the American Lung Association and its mission;


• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and volunteer committees to assist in event execution;


• Assist in solicitation of event sponsors and secure in-kind donations of goods and services;


• Assist in planning and executing logistics before, day-of, and post-event including but not limited to event registration, day-of volunteer recruitment and training, pre-event marketing and advertising, kick off events, delivery of sponsor benefits, securing event site and related permits, finalizing routes, contracting with vendors, etc.;


• Prepare and maintain accurate records/data reports to evaluate and manage event;


• Provide superior customer service to support event participants and team captains through timely response to email and telephone communications as well as working one-on-one with team captains to build a fundraising plan and ensuring plan implementation.


• Assist in other Charter events as needed.

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Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Previous experience with a grassroots walk/race fundraising program highly preferred.


• Results-oriented professional with a minimum of one year of successful experience in fundraising, networking, community organizing and/or outside sales skills.

Required Skills and Traits:

• Is mission-driven and enjoys implementing fundraising and sponsorship strategies for events;


• Experienced in recruiting, training, and delegating appropriate tasks to volunteers preferred;


• Adept at generating and analyzing event metrics;


• Self-starter who is comfortable working with limited supervision;


• Creative thinker who is comfortable juggling multiple tasks and projects;


• Superior written communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills and ability to connect and articulate the American Lung Association’s mission is critical;


• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Experience Convio or similar fundraising software application preferred;


• Proficient in social media platforms;


• Able to travel within assigned geography;


• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;


• Has flexibility to work nights and occasional weekends.

Interested candidates must return cover letter with salary requirements and resume via email. Only candidates who submit salary requirements will be considered..

Required experience:

• Fundraising and Special Events: 1 year