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.

We are currently hiring a Development Director in Connecticut. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Greater Hartford Heart Walk and Eastern CT Heart Walk events. You will join a five-person team overseeing this market.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Although it is a home-office-based role, you will frequently be in the field throughout the day.

We have a fast-paced sales-type environment, with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay.

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 to the 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 in Heart Walk(s) 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

Required:
- 3 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
- Ability to lift and/or move large objects
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office

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

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay: $65,700 to $85,000 base salary, with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of base pay.

Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, robust retirement program with employer match, employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, Paid Time Off (minimum 16 days/year), 12 paid holidays, and Tuition Assistance.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations focused on heart disease and stroke. Our mission: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.