Development Director, Colorado Springs

American Heart Association•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Development Director generates revenue for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk and Go Red for Women fundraising campaigns in the Colorado Springs market. This home-based role reports to the Region VP of Development and is intended for a candidate residing in El Paso County, Pueblo County, or a surrounding county. It requires daily travel within the assigned territory, with occasional overnight travel for meetings, conferences, and similar activities. The position develops and executes campaign strategies to meet revenue, participant, sponsorship, and engagement goals. It builds relationships with corporate partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders; develops sponsorship and fundraising opportunities; and collaborates with internal and external partners to plan events and promote campaigns. The role also maintains accurate donor, volunteer, and supporter records and reporting in CRM systems and Microsoft platforms. The Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university. The role is incentive eligible based on achievement of certain targets.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related area.
University/college degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel locally daily, up to 75%, and take occasional 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 into smaller components or require assistance.
At least 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 executive-level volunteers to develop fundraising strategies and expand networks.
Lead and engage new individual members for the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff.
Work with the Event Planning Coordinator to plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
Develop and execute Heart Walk and Go Red for Women campaign strategies to achieve and exceed revenue, participant, sponsorship, and engagement goals.
Partner with regional and national staff to align local fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
Track donor activity, pipeline development, forecasting, and revenue reporting accurately within CRM systems.
Maintain current and accurate volunteer and supporter information in the CRM system and Microsoft platforms.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
Employee assistance program
Employee wellness program
Telemedicine and medical consultation
Professional mentoring program
At least 16 days of paid time off per year for new employees, increasing with seniority
12 paid holidays each year
Tuition assistance
Access to Heart U, the Association’s online university and training resources
Incentive eligibility based on achieving certain targets