Development Director

American Heart Association • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Since its founding in 1924, the organization has significantly reduced cardiovascular disease deaths. The American Heart Association is seeking a passionate Development Director in Denver, Colorado, to generate revenue for its annual Heart Walk & CycleNation fundraising campaigns, which include signature events. This is an office-based position offering a hybrid schedule. The role operates in a fast-paced, sales-type environment, primarily focused on driving revenue to support the mission. The position offers a base salary with potential for an incentive up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving specific revenue targets. Employees have access to Heart U, an award-winning corporate university, and additional local training and support to foster work-life harmonization and professional growth, guided by the core values of #TheAHALife.

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.
• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk & CycleNation, and motivate team members to fundraise.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff, including 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

• Competitive base salary
• 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
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Professional mentoring program
• Access to Heart U (national online university with over 100,000 resources)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees (increases based on seniority level)
• 12 paid holidays off each year (includes several days off at the end of the year)
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees