Senior Corporate Relations 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.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Region Senior Corporate Relations Director. This is a remote position that has the flexibility to be based within the Western States Region with cost-effective access to travel.

Reporting to the Western States SVP of Corporate Relations, this senior business development position is responsible for identifying, securing, cultivating, and leveraging corporate relationships with a focus on new business development to maximize sustained income with a focus on significant opportunities that have the potential of impacting multiple markets in the Western States and the American Heart Association overall.

We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for prospecting alongside WS markets and driving to close six and seven figure strategic relationships, developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate relations plan to produce aggressive growth in primarily unrestricted revenue.
- Leads and directly implements Corporate Relations new business development strategies with focused attention on account acquisition, revenue collaboration, and mission impact.
- Actively collaborates and coordinates efforts with Account Management and other internal partners to optimize retention, renewal and growth opportunities.
- Provides management expertise, coaching, and monitoring of corporate sponsorships including the renewal and acquisition of participating Companies and Sponsorship to maximize growth.
- Regularly evaluates and reports on campaign progress utilizing the applicable campaign management tools and reporting systems.
- Operates in accordance with the American Heart Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards.

Qualifications:
- 5 years minimum of prior relevant experience with demonstrated fundraising expertise across a defined portfolio of complex offerings.
- Experience recruiting, engaging and activating executive level corporate volunteers.
- Demonstrated track record in setting and achieving aggressive goals on a sustained basis.
- Ability to influence others to action through creating a shared vision and sense of ownership and personal accountability.
- Ability to credibly establish and execute a strategic plan across functional areas and disciplines in a complex and highly dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to think strategically, analyze market data, identify key trends and have participated in the strategy development and execution of initiatives to achieve fundraising and operational goals.
- Ability to do daily local travel up to 50%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits:
Expected pay range will be $84,400 min to $112,500 annually. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.

The American Heart Association offers medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. Also includes PTO, 12 paid holidays, tuition assistance, and professional development through Heart U.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities