Development Director

American Heart Association•Lexington, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director will generate revenue for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women fundraising campaign, including its signature Go Red for Women Luncheon event. This is a full-time, field-based role with a hybrid schedule in Lexington, operating in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment. The position offers a base salary and the potential 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, donors, volunteers, and members to advance campaign fundraising and engagement goals. The role also coordinates campaign events and communications, oversees auction fundraising, and maintains accurate supporter and volunteer records. The Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related area.
University/college degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel locally daily, up to 70%, 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, with heavier items broken down or additional assistance requested as needed.
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 sponsorships and individual donations, and achieve revenue goals through relationships with corporate partners and donors.
Research, develop, 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 leadership, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
Coordinate the event auction, including leading volunteers to solicit items and prepare fundraising packages.
Lead and engage new individual members of the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Maintain accurate, current volunteer and supporter information in the customer relationship management (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 professional mentoring program.
Access to Heart U, the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources.
Paid Time Off (PTO) of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing based on seniority level.
12 paid holidays each year, including several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition assistance for education and career development related to current duties or potential future positions.
Potential incentive of up to 25% of base pay based on achieving specified revenue targets and triggers.