Development Director, Oklahoma City

American Heart Association•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director – Go Red for Women will lead fundraising and campaign activities in Oklahoma City and Southeast Oklahoma. As a member of the Oklahoma City team, this role focuses on developing new business through corporate sponsorships and increasing participant income for the Go Red for Women Luncheon. It is an office-based position with a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment, with primary responsibility for generating revenue to support the American Heart Association’s mission. The role 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. The Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university. The organization describes its culture as focused on work-life harmonization and helping employees thrive personally and professionally.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field.
University or college degree, or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel locally daily up to 75% 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 broken into smaller components or require assistance.
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 whose interests align with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
Develop and present proposals and related 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 auction items and prepare fundraising packages.
Lead and engage new individual members for the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with other fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date 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.
Employee Resource Groups and a professional mentoring program.
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 relevant education and career development.
Potential incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on revenue targets and triggers.