Development Director

American Heart Association • Chicago, IL

9d • $67,650 - $78,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director generates revenue for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk fundraising campaign, including its signature Heart Walk event. This full-time, field-based position is part of a three-person team and follows a hybrid schedule. The role operates in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment focused on driving revenue in support of the Association’s mission. Compensation includes a base salary and eligibility for an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on revenue targets and triggers. The Association provides local training and support, access to Heart U, and resources intended to support work-life harmonization.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field.
• University/college degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 70% daily and take some overnight trips as needed.
• Access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects such as boxes; heavier items may need to be broken down or additional assistance requested.
• Basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• 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 sponsorships and individual donations, and achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Research and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors aligned with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
• Develop and present proposals and related materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
• Recruit corporate teams to participate in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
• Lead and engage new individual members for the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate, current volunteer and supporter information in the customer relationship management (CRM) system and Microsoft platforms.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility based on achieving targets, with potential incentive up to 25% of base pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development through Employee Resource Groups, a mentoring program, and Heart U.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current responsibilities or potential future roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director