Development Director

American Heart Association • Grand Rapids, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director is responsible for leading aspects of the American Heart Association’s Impact campaigns and Hard Hats with Heart campaign in the Grand Rapids market. Reporting to the Senior Development Director, this role drives revenue in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment by recruiting fundraising volunteers, securing financial contributions, cultivating individual donors, and implementing special events. The position is full-time, office-based, and follows a hybrid schedule. It includes a base salary and eligibility for an incentive of up to 25% of base pay based on specified revenue targets and triggers. The Association provides training, support, and resources such as Heart U.

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 such as boxes; heavier items may need to be broken into smaller components or moved with 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

• Drive peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals.
• Secure financial contributions through exploratory meetings and revenue-generation-focused sales calls, and document scheduled appointments and results.
• Prospect and secure local corporate sponsorships and individual donations.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners and donors to achieve revenue goals.
• Lead the Hard Hats with Heart campaign for the market.
• Recruit, engage, and recognize volunteers for peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
• Recruit high-level volunteers and provide effective orientation, training, and development.
• Build partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-event volunteers.
• Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.
• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date volunteer and supporter information in the CRM system and Microsoft platforms.

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, a professional mentoring program, and Heart U.
• Paid Time Off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• Twelve paid holidays each year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current duties, responsibilities, or potential future positions.
• Incentive eligibility based on achieving specified targets, with potential earnings up to 25% of base pay.

What This Job Offers

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