Development Manager (EH #1920-83)
American Lung Association
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Development Manager (EH #1920-83)

American Lung Association

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Posted:
November 26, 2019
Location:
East Hartford, Connecticut
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

The American Lung Association has a great opportunity for a Development Manager to join our incredible team in the Northeast Region.  Working as a member Development Team, 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. 

In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects related to the implementation of assigned Special Events including recruitment of volunteer committees, sponsors, teams and individual participants.  Responsible for achieving revenue and participant goals, adhering to a 12-month event timeline, event logistics, and expansion of fundraising events that build and strengthen connections to potential and existing volunteers and donors.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all Special Events achieve/exceed revenue goal
  • Implement industry best practices for recruiting event committees, teams, sponsors and individuals to grow our constituent base
  • Execute Corporate Recruitment Breakfasts and/or Kickoff events to drive sponsor and event participation, and educate constituents about the mission of the American Lung Association
  • Recruit and cultivate participants utilizing the defined cultivation strategy to ensure successful participant fundraising and retention
  • Recruit in-kind sponsors or underwriters for the majority of event goods & services
  • Work with members of the Marketing/Communication team to solicit media partnerships for the event
  • Serve as the staff manager on event day to provide an excellent experience for all participants
  • Complete special projects and serve as the local contact for third party events in the community as the opportunities become available or as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, or related field required
  • Minimum of 4 years fundraising experience
  • Demonstrated success in external relationship management and volunteer recruitment
  • Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
  • Superb organizational skills with a strong attention to details
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficient in social & digital media
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license, have the ability to work nights 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 smoke-free work place; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to (include job title and job number in subject of email):

Human Resources Department

American Lung Association

Email:  alahr@lung.org

 

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: The American Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, LTD, Matching 403(b), Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays.
About American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide Seal, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: www.Lung.org.
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