Development Director, Denver
About The Position
The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director for the Denver market to generate revenue for its Impact campaigns, including Leaders of Impact, Women of Impact, and Teen of Impact. This office-based position follows a hybrid work schedule and is based in the Association’s Denver, Colorado office. It requires approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory, with some overnight trips as needed. The role works in a fast-paced sales environment, driving revenue to support the Association’s mission. Compensation includes a base salary and eligibility for an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on revenue targets and triggers. The Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university. The American Heart Association describes its culture as focused on work-life harmonization and supporting employees’ personal and professional well-being. Its mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field.
- University/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, with heavier items broken down or additional assistance requested as needed.
- At least basic knowledge and skill/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 corporate sponsors and donors aligned with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
- Develop and present proposals and accompanying 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.
- Engage new individual members in the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular member events.
- Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
- Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
- Employee assistance program
- Employee wellness program
- Telemedicine and medical consultation
- Employee Resource Groups
- Professional mentoring program
- Heart U online university and learning resources
- At least 16 days of paid time off per year for new employees, increasing with seniority
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Tuition assistance
- Incentive eligibility based on achieving targets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
