Development Director, Gulf Coast
About The Position
The American Heart Association is seeking a passionate Development Director to support the Gulf Coast Houston region. This role is responsible for advancing the organization's mission through strategic fundraising planning, management, and implementation. The position involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve team and regional goals. This is a hybrid position, requiring work from The Woodlands regional office, in-person event support, and regular meetings in the Gulf Coast Houston area. The environment is fast-paced and sales-oriented, with a primary focus on revenue generation to support the mission. The compensation includes a base salary with the potential for an incentive 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 local training and support. The company culture, known as #TheAHALife, emphasizes work-life harmonization and core values that allow employees to thrive personally and professionally.
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/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/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
- 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.
- Coordinate the event auction, including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.
- Engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular engagement events for members.
- Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life insurance
- robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
- employee assistance program
- employee wellness program
- telemedicine
- medical consultation
- Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
- 12 paid holidays off each year
- Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
