The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention, is seeking a dynamic. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis.
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet ALF’s changing needs, at the sole discretion of management.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: The individual will be responsible for fundraising development and work under the direction of the Executive Director to ensure the success of the Division’s special events initiatives and to achieve its financial goals. The individual will also participate in and manage the establishment of systems and protocols for the Division and walk event fundraising. Candidate must also be able to anticipate, plan, prioritize and react to changing needs and situations with professionalism and integrity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key responsibilities involve managing fundraising activities and overseeing all elements of multiple special events and fundraising campaigns; recruiting corporate sponsors and building relationships with company representatives, managing and recruiting walk teams and committees.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Identifying target audiences and building appropriate marketing and recruitment strategies for participants and volunteers.
Conduct auctions, recruit volunteers for events and coordinate all logistics.
Make oral presentations.
Recruit, train and cultivate volunteers to organize fundraising walk teams
Implement plans for assigned fundraising events; prepares elements of campaign materials, provides staff support for volunteers, coordinates promotional activities, prepares and/or coordinates and maintains assigned campaign correspondence, financial records and statistical reports as needed
Coordinate promotional, marketing and media activities
Maintenance of appropriate record-keeping
Monitoring of each event/activity budget
Assist, as assigned, in the development and implementation of other chapter activities
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 3 years successful fundraising experience and new business development
Demonstrated ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management
Proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals
Highly effective organization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, oral & written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Team Player-committed to promoting the growth and success of ALF & the division
High value on integrity, operate with a sense of urgency and driven by self-motivation
Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be comfortable on the phone and talking with diverse constituents
Must have the highest level of service excellence, leadership capabilities, accountability, high energy and superior stewardship.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional night/or weekend work within the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area which includes frequent travel between Los Angeles and Orange County
Reliable transportation and valid CDL and insurance required.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 25 pounds.
EOE
Position is located in Los Angeles.
How to apply
Please send resume and salary requirements to: fdouglas@liverfoundation.org