Development Director, Oklahoma City

American Heart Association•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director – Heart Challenge is based in Oklahoma City and covers Oklahoma City and Southeast Oklahoma. The role expands the success of the Heart Walk, CycleNation, and Field Day campaigns, with a focus on new business development through corporate sponsorship and increasing participant income. This office-based position offers a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment. Its primary responsibility is generating revenue in support of the American Heart Association’s mission. The position offers a base salary and the potential to earn an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on specified revenue targets and triggers. Local resources, training, and access to Heart U are available to support success and professional development.

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 75% each day 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 divided into smaller components or moved with additional assistance.
Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and cultivating high-level C-suite leaders.
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 sponsors and donors whose interests align 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 leadership, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
Recruit corporate teams for Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
Grow and engage individual membership in the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
Maintain accurate, current 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, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
Employee assistance program.
Employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
Professional development opportunities, including Employee Resource Groups and a mentoring program.
Access to Heart U, the Association’s online university.
Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
12 paid holidays each year.
Tuition assistance.
Incentive eligibility based on achieving specified targets, with potential earnings up to 25% of base pay.