Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job 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 Framingham, Massachusetts office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities :

• Together with the ED, implement the area development plan through special events and other revenue sources
• Coordinate planning for fundraising or stewardship events. 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 e-communications, 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 e-commerce platforms, Convio & ROI, serves as special events lead on ROI.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications :

Compensation : Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $46,500 and $51,000 per annum.

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

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The American Lung Association is committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We are an equal opportunity employer : women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and / or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The American Lung Association will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat all individuals in the foregoing categories without discrimination in all employment practices. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation and training.