Intern, Development & Community Events - Charlottesville, VA

American Heart Association

Mar 18

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Starts on May 19
Off-cycle Internship
Marketing
Richmond

Requirements

Must have Event Planning and/or fundraising experience. Can be volunteer work.
Must be comfortable with Vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors.
Must have excellent written and presentation communication skills.
Strong leadership experience.
Ability to work professionally in corporate and non-profit environments.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.
Basic knowledge of Canva.
Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
25 hrs/week availability, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5:00pm.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative support for the Richmond, VA market.
Work with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership to support fundraising campaigns Go Red Luncheon, Heart Month, and Heart Ball.
Assist with pre-campaign planning, day of event execution, and post-campaign wrap-up projects.
Complete external calls and emails to donors, volunteers, and 3rd party vendors.
Work within event support systems such as Luminate and Tableau to help handle data entry and run reports.
Develop and update marketing materials for campaigns including save the dates, invitations, social media posts, volunteer rosters, and other needed collateral to assist in campaign promotion.
Assist with volunteer management including prepping for and attending externally facing meetings (both in-person and virtual.
Conduct prospect research to generate new leads and compile information for fundraising campaigns.

American Heart Association

To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1924

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our mission : To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization. Our purpose is to help Americans live heart healthy and prevent America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers, heart disease and stroke. We are advocates of good health and promoters of positive behaviors, nutritious eating habits and healthy lifestyles. We also fund cutting-edge research and professional education programs. We promise to have an extraordinary impact on your life by empowering you and your loved ones to save lives, live healthier and enjoy more peace of mind about cardiovascular health. 2024 Impact Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.