Development Director

American Heart Association • Columbus, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director generates revenue for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk fundraising campaign, including its signature Heart Walk event. The role is part of a four-person team and operates in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment focused on driving revenue in support of the Association’s mission. This is a field-based position with a hybrid schedule, based in Columbus. Local travel of up to 70% and occasional overnight trips are required. The position offers a base salary and the opportunity to earn an incentive of up to 25% of base pay based on revenue targets and triggers.

The Director builds and maintains relationships with corporate partners and donors, develops a pipeline of prospective sponsors and donors, secures volunteer engagement, and plans campaign events and communications in collaboration with internal and external partners. The role also manages supporter information in the Association’s CRM system and Microsoft platforms.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related area.
• University or college degree, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 70% daily and take occasional overnight trips as needed.
• Reliable transportation available at all times on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects; heavier items may need to be divided into smaller components 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 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 leaders, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
• Recruit corporate teams for Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
• Lead and engage new individual members for the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with other fundraising staff, including planning and implementing member engagement events.
• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
• Maintain accurate, current volunteer and supporter information in the CRM system and Microsoft platforms.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility based on achieving targets, with potential earnings up to 25% of base pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional mentoring program and Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to Heart U, the Association’s online university and learning resources.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current duties, responsibilities, or potential future positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director