Development Director

Overview

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.

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.
• 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.
• Includes 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.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay.
• Base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay.
• Expected pay range will be $70,400 to $78,000 annually. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
• The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
• The Association offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
• We offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
• Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

Additional Information

• The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.
• The Association is committed to being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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• In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
• EEO/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities