Development Director

Development Director - American Heart Association\n\nLocation: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)\nSalary: $68,700 - $82,000 + incentive up to 25% of base pay\n\nThe American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in New Jersey to generate revenue for the Heart Walk fundraising campaign, including signature Heart Walk and Cycle Nation events. You will join a 3-person team overseeing this campaign.\n\nThis is a home-office-based position in Central or Northern NJ with daily local travel within the territory.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations\n• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors\n• Develop and present proposals to secure revenue and volunteer engagement\n• Recruit executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and event volunteers\n• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate fundraising\n• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners\n• Work with Communications Director on campaign communication plans\n\nQualifications:\n• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related experience\n• University/College degree or equivalent experience\n• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%\n• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office\n\nPreferred:\n• Experience managing C-Suite level leaders\n• Knowledge of corporate and community networks\n\nBenefits: Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement with employer match, PTO (minimum 16 days), 12 paid holidays, tuition assistance.\n\nApply: https://heart.jobs/jersey-city-nj/development-director/690E97D133E64F959E9FCEE52BD85F0D/job/\n\nEOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities