Development Specialist - Foundation & Corporate Relations

What's your motivation? Want satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives? At the American Heart Association we're working to prevent, treat, and defeat our nation's No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. We have an excellent opportunity for a Development Specialist ' Foundation and Corporate Relations in our Houston office. The Development Specialist is an integral part of our Southwest Affiliate development team, providing fundraising and administrative support to Corporate Relations, Major Gifts, and Workplace Giving. This high-variety, responsible position includes both corporate and donor relations, presentations and proposals, data entry, events support, research, and reporting. Responsibilities include: ' Proactive and reactive donor research ' Data entry and contact management ' Meeting Scheduling and expense management ' Reviewing and editing major gift proposals ' Preparing presentation materials ' Interacting with donors by phone and in person ' Organizing AHA account team contacts, sponsorship contacts, proposals, letters of agreement, sponsorship payments, presentations, and benefits delivered ' Assisting with community and corporate campaigns, including submitting applications and renewals; coordinating speakers and health fairs; and general administrative support ' Creating stewardship reports for top corporate and individual donors Coordinating return on investment binders/presentations for regional donors Benchmarking fundraising activities and reporting ' Providing support for board meetings and Senior Leadership Team updates, as needed Organizing and managing confidential file system ' Performs administrative work to include file maintenance, data collection, data entry, and report generation (i.e. gross/net income and completed events), processing expense vouchers, managing check requisition process, and processing invoices ' Performs other administrative work and event-related support, such as meeting/event registration and coordination, as needed

' Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience in an administrative, research, or coordination capacity ' Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, required ' Knowledge of donor database programs ' Knowledge of the principles and practices of meeting management ' Excellent verbal and written business communications skills ' Excellent donor research skills, major gifts preferred ' Ability to anticipate and satisfy customer needs; to work independently and take initiative; to creatively and effectively solve problems; to meet and interact with all levels of AHA staff and volunteers ' Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel when necessary ' Ability to lift and transport materials and other supplies as necessary Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do! Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and a Start! Fit-Friendly work environment. The American Heart Association is committed to ensuring that our workforce and volunteers reflect America's diverse population. We know that such diversity will enrich us with the talent, energy, perspective, and inspiration we need to achieve our mission: building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Competitive starting salary, plus great benefits. Non-smoking environment - EOE