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

This position is home-office-based in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area, with local daily travel within the territory covering Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and surrounding areas. The Director will generate revenue for our social fundraising campaigns, including our signature Heart Ball Gala and Go Red for Women events. You will work collaboratively with other team members in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment focused on driving revenue in support of our mission.

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 through research aligned with campaign goals and the Association's mission.
• Develop and present proposals and materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-event volunteers.
• Coordinate the event auction, including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare fundraising packages.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, 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 a related field.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform daily local travel up to 75% of the time and occasional overnight trips; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (e.g., boxes), with heavier items broken down or assistance requested as needed.
• 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

The expected pay range is $61,500 to $82,000, with geographic differentials applied as needed. This position is incentive-eligible, with the potential to earn up to 25% of base pay based on achieving revenue targets.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular market reviews and adjustments.
• Performance and Recognition: Annual salary planning and incentive programs.
• Health and 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 online university with over 100,000 resources.
• Work-Life Harmonization: Minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for new employees, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education related to their current or future roles.