Development Director

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.

About the role

The Development Director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, including our signature Inland Empire & Coachella Valley Heart & Stroke Walk events. This hybrid position is based in the Inland Empire, with work conducted in the field, at home, and in our Irvine office for quarterly staff meetings. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations.
• Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research that aligns with campaign goals and the Association's mission.
• Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.
• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular engagement events for members.
• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes); heavier items may require breaking them down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Pay

Expected pay range is $70,400 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Geographic differentials may apply. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain revenue targets.

Benefits

• Compensation & Recognition: Competitive base salary with annual reviews and incentive programs.
• Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement: Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Well-being: Employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development: Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentoring programs, and Heart U, the Association’s national online university with over 100,000 resources.
• Work-Life Harmonization: Minimum of 16 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for new employees, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays annually, including year-end days off.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education and career development related to their role or potential future positions.