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 to generate revenue for our Heart Ball fundraising campaign, including our signature Heart of Southern Arizona Heart Ball event.

This hybrid position is based in the Southern Arizona division. We have a fast-paced sales type of 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 based on achieving certain revenue targets.

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.
• Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.
• Coordinate the event auction including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for Cor Vitae giving society.
• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Work with Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related experience
• University/College degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to do daily local travel and some overnight trips; requires reliable transportation
• Must have at least basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
• Employee assistance program, wellness program and telemedicine
• Paid Time Off (minimum 16 days/year) plus 12 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance program
• Professional development through Heart U corporate university