Development Coordinator

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

 

We have an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator in Birmingham, AL. The coordinator will focus on the data and administrative support for core fundraising events, including all database management. Duties include proper entry of all data to support the events.

 

 

This is a hybrid position. 

 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

 

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Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and adherence to the latest data entry standards in our point applications (Luminate/TeamRaiser, Greater Giving, GiveSmart, Tableau). This includes FMV, completion of data points, mobile cause, online bidding services, and event guest lists.
• Assist Fundraising Partners by finalizing closed opportunities and sharing data quality issues in Salesforce.
• Assist Fundraising Partners on any reports needed using the application system reports.
• Provide customer service requests (i.e., software corrections, database receipting, pulling constituent records)
• Troubleshooting with external customers
• Periodic traveling within the designated markets with some evenings and weekends.

 

In this role, you will report to the Regional Senior Director and will work with a team of fundraisers to manage the databases of the Birmingham and Northern Alabama markets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred.
• 3 years of prior administrative and database management and/or non-profit experience or equivalent experience.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook).
• Capacity to work independently, prioritize, and balance multiple tasks while managing multiple territories simultaneously.  
• Excellent attention to detail, verbal and nonverbal communication, and highly effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work outside of standard hours, which may involve some evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% periodically throughout the assigned geographical territory during the spring.

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

 

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. 
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

 

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

 

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

 

 

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