Development Director

American Heart Association • Nashville, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Director generates revenue for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women fundraising campaign and Impact Campaigns, including its signature Go Red for Women event. The role is office-based, with a daily in-person presence in and around Nashville, and operates in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment focused on raising revenue in support of the Association’s mission. The position offers a base salary and eligibility for an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on revenue targets and triggers.

The Director builds relationships with corporate partners, donors, volunteers, and community members; develops sponsorship and giving opportunities; and leads campaign events and volunteer engagement. The role also supports campaign communications and maintains accurate supporter and volunteer records. The Association provides training and development resources, including access to Heart U, and describes its culture as focused on 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 daily, up to 75%, 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; heavier items may need to be broken down or additional assistance requested.
• Basic knowledge and 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.
• 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 supporting materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
• Lead Impact Campaigns by recruiting, coaching, and empowering volunteer leaders to drive peer-to-peer fundraising, sponsorship, and mission engagement.
• Engage new individual members in giving societies in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
• Maintain accurate, current volunteer and supporter information in the customer relationship management (CRM) system and Microsoft platforms.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility based on achieving specified 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 opportunities, including Employee Resource Groups, a professional mentoring program, and access to Heart U.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current duties, responsibilities, or potential future positions.

What This Job Offers

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