Event Planning Coordinator

Overview

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Event Planning Coordinator
. This position is home-office based in the Northern New Jersey area. Position supports campaign events in Northern and Central NJ.

This position will require periodic travel for events and meetings. This position is responsible for supporting development team members in their fundraising efforts. Duties include managing data across various event management systems related to leadership, donations, and event logistics; coordinating event planning with vendors and volunteers; processing payments through the financial system; and collaborating with colleagues and departments on a range of other key tasks that support our mission.

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Whether planning a donor reception, a Heart Walk, or a Gala experience, the Event Planning Coordinator is responsible for helping to plan and implement a variety of events that will appeal to both current and potential donors.

• Coordinate logistical aspects of assigned events, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish
• Proactively research, secure, and manage vendors for event services, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with Association guidelines. Plan and coordinate event details, including venues, catering, entertainment, AV, and staging, while securing necessary legal approvals
• Implement Association risk reduction procedures to ensure the safety and success of each event
• Recruit, schedule, and train volunteers to assist with projects and events to ensure a positive experience
• Attend events to oversee setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Act as a point of contact for vendors, supporters, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees, providing exceptional service and support
• Prepare ADA-compliant digital event communications for save the dates, invitations, event logistics, event programs, and other marketing materials as needed in coordination with Association marketing and communications professionals using Association design templates and branding guidelines
• Possible involvement in virtual event production, including coordinating event content, creating multi-media presentations, and providing technical support for digital experiences

The Event Planning Coordinator is responsible for meticulously managing all event-related data, including financial, fundraising metrics, and donation details for assigned campaigns. This role involves handling pivotal guest information, auction item data, and associated revenue/donations.

• Manage Event Data:
  Collect, organize, enter, and maintain comprehensive event data, including guest names, contact information, table assignments, sponsorship/donor benefits, and other key notes relevant to the event
• Auction Item Data:
  Oversee the collection, management, and entry of auction item data, guaranteeing precise and prompt documentation in accordance with compliance standards
• Donation & Revenue Tracking, Data Quality and Analysis:
  Manage and monitor donation information, ensuring accurate and timely recording. Correct irregularities as needed
• Generate reports from various systems as needed

Help the American Heart Association maintain the trust of our volunteers, donors, and the general public by ensuring adherence to accounting guidelines and processes related to donation and payment processing.

• Review Financial Reporting:
  Collaborate with fundraising teams to review campaign revenue reports, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Staff Accountant and other team members
• Input requests for payments in the financial system for vendor contracts and invoices
• Monitor and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and adherence to financial guidelines
• Adhere to American Heart Association Funds Handling and PCI…