Job Description
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Louisiana & Mississippi
LOCATION: Must Reside within Assigned Chapter Territory (either Louisiana or Mississippi)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for implementing AFSP Fundraising Events and revenue generating initiatives within assigned market. Must be a resident of either Louisiana or Mississippi)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, manage, and implement AFSP’s signature Fundraising Events, the Out of the Darkness Community Walks and Campus Walks, within assigned market.
- Implement all other approved chapter Fundraising Events and revenue generating events and initiatives.
- Develop budgets for all walk and non-walk Fundraising Events.
- Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing all walk and other fundraising event committee and day-of event volunteers.
- Work with event related vendors, municipalities, and venues.
- Work with appropriate national staff on corporate, foundation, and grant fundraising.
- Responsible for securing sponsorships for all event fundraising.
- Growth expected is a minimum 20% increase in fundraising each year.
- Assist Programs Manager with planning and implementing Program events.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nonprofit special event fundraising
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills required
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Annual salary range: 55-65K
22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year)
Company Sponsored Medical Employee Reimbursement Plan (MERP)
10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment
Flexible Summer Fridays
11 Holidays
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit resume and cover letter with a compelling reason why you should be considered for this position. Kindly include your salary requirement for this role.