Development Director, School Engagement

American Heart Association • Pennsauken Township, NJ

321d • Remote

About The Position

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. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Director, School Engagement in Southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware. The position is work from home with in-person requirements, and candidates must live in Delaware or South Jersey as the territory covers 4 Counties (Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland and Cape May). New Jersey cities in the area include, but not limited to Woodbury, Salem, Bridgeton, Cape May and Camden; also Wilmington Delaware (one position, posted in multiple cities). We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Requirements

• University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience.
• Must possess excellent marketing, communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to analyze and forecast sales and other numerical data.
• Skills in written and oral communications, consultation, and comprehensive planning.
• Ability to recruit, train and counsel volunteers to achieve goals and objectives.
• Basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office, including presentations and spreadsheets.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent social skills that lead to positive relationships.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be hard-working with a strong desire to succeed.
• Ability to collaborate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with schools in your territory.
• Apply validated sales techniques to acquire new accounts and renew and grow existing accounts related to school fundraising and development.
• Responsible for recruitment and cultivation of school volunteers in assigned territory for K-12 school partnerships with the American Heart Association.
• Support in developing and working plan with revenue and volunteer recruitment goals, including securing sponsorships and donations.
• Responsible for account management and American Heart Association cause promotion in schools that are existing accounts and potential accounts within the K-12 market.
• Implement life-saving initiatives, including Kids Heart Challenge programs.
• Recruit, train and develop volunteers at multiple levels throughout the schools assigned.
• Establish and maintain outstanding customer service relations with appropriate contacts within your market area.
• Attend all meetings and trainings mandated or approved by Vice President, School Engagement.
• Perform summer cultivation with school administrators at both the school and district level.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• Visit 5-10 schools each day.
• Access to reliable transportation daily.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance and recognition through merit increases and incentive programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
• 12 paid holidays off each year.
• Tuition Assistance for career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree