Development Director

American Heart Association•Hampton, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Since its founding in 1924, the American Heart Association has significantly reduced cardiovascular disease deaths. The organization seeks passionate individuals to join its movement to overcome health challenges and ensure a healthier future. This specific role is for a Development Director in the Hampton Roads, VA area, covering Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Williamsburg. The Director will be responsible for generating revenue for the Heart Walk fundraising campaign, overseeing the campaign, and leading the Executive Leadership Committee. The position is home-office-based in the Hampton Roads area, requiring daily local travel within the territory and frequent field presence. The role offers a base salary with potential incentives up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving revenue targets. The Association provides resources for work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U (corporate university) and additional training and support. The company culture, #TheAHALife, emphasizes work-life harmonization and core values, aiming for employees to thrive personally and professionally. The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal is to drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities, ensuring discoveries reach everyone. The mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive abilities.

Requirements

3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
University/College degree or equivalent experience
Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis
Ability to lift and 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 and/or moving
Must have at least 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

Achieving an overall fundraising goal.
Organize high-quality events in line with the Association's standards and in collaboration with the team.
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.
Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Benefits

Base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay.
Many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations.
Access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university.
Additional training and support locally.
Competitive base salary (regularly reviewed and adjusted).
Performance and Recognition through annual salary planning and incentive programs.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
Employee assistance program.
Employee wellness program.
Telemedicine.
Medical consultation.
Professional Development (Employee Resource Groups, professional mentoring program, Heart U online university).
Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees (increases with seniority).
12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance.