Development Director

American Heart Association • Louisville, KY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director will generate revenue for the American Heart Association’s Heart of Louisville and Heart of Western Kentucky fundraising campaigns, including signature Heart Ball events. This full-time, field-based position has a hybrid schedule and operates in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment focused on revenue generation in support of the Association’s mission. The position offers a base salary and the opportunity to earn 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.

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 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; 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 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 supporting materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
• Coordinate the event auction, leading a volunteer committee 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, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development opportunities, including Employee Resource Groups and a professional mentoring program.
• Heart U online university, with more than 100,000 resources.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing based on seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current duties, responsibilities, or potential future positions.
• Incentive program with potential earnings of up to 25% of base pay, based on revenue targets and triggers.

What This Job Offers

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