Development Manager

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.

This is a remote position with the ideal candidate living in the Eastern North Carolina area and spending 75% of the time in the field. We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission.

About the role

The Development Manager will generate revenue for the Heart Walk and Heart Ball fundraising campaigns, including two signature Heart Walk events and a Heart Ball event. 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 and triggers.

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 matches 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 for the Greenville and Twin Counties Heart Walks and motivate team members to fundraise.
• Coordinate the event auction for the Greenville Heart Ball event, including leading a volunteer committee to solicit auction items and prepare packages to raise funds.
• 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.

Requirements

• 2 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%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

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

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Performance and Recognition: Rewarded for success through annual salary planning and incentive programs.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution; employee assistance program; employee wellness program; telemedicine and medical consultation.
• Professional Development: Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG), 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; 12 paid holidays annually, including year-end days off.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education and career development related to their current or potential future roles.