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6 people are interested
Development: Event Planning Volunteer Lead
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region
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6 people are interested
Assist the Development Team with planning fundraising events. Takes a leadership role in planning the logistics of event execution.
o Takes a leadership role in planning logistics of Red Cross special events.
o Assists with event execution, including working with event venue, caterer, soliciting auction items, coordinating auction, coordinating volunteer support and coordinating community outreach.
o Assist with preparing event program in a timely manner.
o Assist with creating script for event presenters.
o May chair nomination committee at a Real Heroes Breakfast. Duties may include contacting nominator and nominee for Heroes Award; gathering story and contact information and maintaining spreadsheet to track nominations.
o May chair auction committee at a Gala. Duties may include working closely with Relationship Managers; soliciting businesses for in-kind auction donations; maintaining spreadsheet of auction donations; sending thank you letters and coordinating day-off auction logistics.
o Work with staff to ensure that sponsors are actively cultivated.
o Work with staff to coordinate volunteers for day-of event.
o Supervises the event volunteer(s).
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About American Red Cross - National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region
Location:
8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8550 Arlington BlvdFairfax, VA 22031
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Professional Development
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Resource Development / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5+ hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends.