American Kidney Fund Position Description

Northeast Regional Assistant

Date Posted: November 9, 2009

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Fund Raising Activities
• Oversee all operational and logistical aspects of the Northeast Events; assists Regional Director to meet budget and revenue goals
• Oversee all aspects of the Steps That Count Walk Program in New Jersey
• With the Regional Director, assists with preparing budgets for assigned special event activities
• Identifies potential funding opportunities for American Kidney Fund programs
• At the direction of the Northeast Regional Director, oversees logistics at fundraising events
• Identifies, recruits and trains volunteers/volunteer groups to assist with fundraising activities
• Oversees logistics, takes minutes and supports Regional Director at Committee meetings
• With the Regional Director, solicits and secures individual contributors and corporate sponsors
• Participates in End of Year Fundraising Campaign
• Produces accurate and timely reports

Awareness Activities
• In conjunction with the Office of Communications and Marketing and Northeast Regional Director, works to secure media opportunities around fundraising and program events to achieve program goals
• With the Regional Director, works with the Office of Communications and Marketing department to prepare event materials
• Identifies and secures opportunities to speak at community groups (i.e., Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce) to promote the work of the organization and build community awareness
• Works with area hospitals and other health care providers to build awareness
• Supports other American Kidney Fund awareness programs (i,e. MIKE) in the Northeast

Leadership Activities
• Oversee all aspects of the Northeast Office’s participation in workplace campaigns
• Oversee all American Kidney Fund administrative procedures in Northeast Office relating to Human Resources and Finance
• Oversee day to day activities, i.e. data entry, correspondence, IT issues, telephone inquiries, inventory, mailings, etc.
• Responsible for the general operations of the Regional office in the absence of the Regional Director
• Adhere to budget goals
• With the Regional Director, assists in building a cohesive regional team of employees

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  50-60 wpm typing. Excellent communications skills. Excellent proofreading skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and fundraising software.  Must be detail oriented. Ability to prioritize and handle a number of projects simultaneously and complete work in a timely manner. Ability to handle confidential matters with a high level of integrity. Must be able to work independently and within a team framework.   Some nights and weekends required.  Some travel required.  Performs additional related duties, as assigned

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to devresume@kidneyfund.org