Sr. 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. This role is office-based in our Jacksonville, Florida market; daily travel within the market is required. The ideal candidate will live in the Jacksonville area.

About the role

As Sr. Development Director, you will generate revenue for our Heart Ball fundraising campaign, including our signature Heart Ball of the First Coast event. You will report to the VP of Development and have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional local training and support.

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.
• 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

• 5 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 down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 reviews; incentive-eligible based on achieving targets.
• Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Retirement: Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• 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; 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.