Development Director, Denver
About The Position
The Development Director in Denver, Colorado, generates revenue for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and STEM Goes Red fundraising campaigns, including the signature Go Red for Women Experience. This office-based position offers a hybrid schedule. The Director develops and executes campaign strategy, builds relationships with corporate partners and individual donors, secures sponsorships and donations, and engages volunteers and community leaders to achieve revenue and participation goals. The role also involves event planning with internal and external partners, campaign communications, and maintaining accurate supporter information in CRM and Microsoft platforms. Local travel of up to 70% and occasional overnight trips are required. The Association provides training and professional development resources, including access to Heart U, as well as support intended to promote work-life harmonization. The position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or another related field.
- University or 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; heavier items may need to be broken down or moved with additional 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 prospective corporate sponsors and donors to develop a pipeline aligned with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
- Develop and present proposals and supporting materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
- Recruit and work alongside executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
- Develop and execute the overall Go Red for Women campaign strategy to achieve and exceed revenue, sponsorship, and engagement goals.
- Lead and engage new individual members for the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with other fundraising staff.
- Work with the Region Event Planning Manager to plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date volunteer and supporter information in the CRM system and Microsoft platforms.
- Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
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
- Paid time off, at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Tuition assistance
- Heart U online learning resources
- Employee Resource Groups
- Incentive programs based on achieving certain targets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
