Development Coordinator - Fort Lauderdale, United States - American Lung Association

American Lung Association

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Fort Lauderdale, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator.

Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission:
to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Development Coordinator works together with the Special Events team to coordinate annual fundraising events with all aspects related to the execution of these events as well as additional development projects.

Responsibilities include achievement of revenue goals through volunteer recruitment, participant coaching, team and relationship building, marketing, and logistics.

Location:
The position is located at the American Lung Association's Ft. Lauderdale, Florida office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities:

Together with the Executive Director, Development Director and Development Manager, implement the area development plan through special events and other revenue sources.
Coordinate planning for fundraising or stewardship events. Recruit, train & supervise event day volunteers. Prepare reports as required. Execute the constituent engagement plan using various electronic systems.
Work together with members of the events team to meet or exceed annual revenue goals. Participate in the creation, planning and implementation of new and existing projects.
Coordinate and oversee event logistics: develop and monitor event project timelines and implementation. Negotiate with vendors to achieve favorable prices that ensure adherence to established budget. Prepare and monitor ongoing event progress reports.
Recruit, coordinate and coach community event team captains and volunteers. Cultivate relationships and effectively engage volunteers. Work with the Development team to increase event participation and revenue. Serve as liaison for customer service and troubleshooting for signature events and internal kickoffs.
Serve as location lead for the development of event websites and content updates, utilizing ALA best practices, software and guidelines.
Coordinate the implementation of ecommunications, mailings and donor acknowledgements.
Work with the Marketing and Communications department to create and disseminate special events promotional materials.
Oversee the utilization of ALA databases and ecommerce platforms, Convio & ROI, serves as special events lead on ROI.
Complete special projects as assigned by the Development Manager, Development Director, or Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related field preferred.
One or two years of fundraising experience preferred with proven experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
Superb organizational and time management skills with an excellent attention to detail and independent follow through in a fastpaced environment.
Strong computer skills with website communication, social media and database systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
Familiarity with InDesign and Convio helpful.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A team player with a positive attitude; comfortable working with all levels of staff
Must have a valid Driver's license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)
Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smokefree workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Compensation:
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $42,500 and $47,000 per annum.

Benefits:
The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Paid Leave
10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.

Insurance

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, shortterm disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in companypaid life/AD&D and longterm disability Insurance coverage.

Retirement Plan

Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and yearend discretionary nonelective contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Policy Statement
It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination an