Development Director

American Heart Association • Tyler, TX

390d • Remote

About The Position

The Development Director at the American Heart Association is responsible for generating revenue through fundraising campaigns, specifically the Go Red For Women and Heart Ball initiatives. This role involves building relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors to secure funding for the organization's mission priorities. The position is remote, based in Tyler, TX, and requires a proactive approach in a fast-paced sales environment, with the potential for performance-based incentives.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel approximately 80%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• 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.
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

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.
• Coordinate the event auction including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff.
• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

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