Development Director, Little Rock

American Heart Association•Little Rock, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Heart Association is seeking a passionate Development Director in Little Rock, AR. This role is crucial for implementing the educational fundraising Sweetheart’s campaign in Central Arkansas and Hot Springs, while also raising awareness and spreading the mission of the organization. The Sweetheart’s program focuses on educating high school sophomore women about heart health, philanthropy, and volunteering. This position involves building and maintaining relationships with high school sophomores, their parents, hospitals, schools, and community leaders within the Central Arkansas community. It is an office-based position with a hybrid schedule, operating in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment with the primary responsibility of driving revenue to support the mission. The role offers a base salary with the potential for an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving specific revenue targets. The Association provides resources for work-life harmonization, including access to its corporate university, Heart U, and additional local training and support. The company culture, #TheAHALife, emphasizes work-life harmonization and core values that allow employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

Requirements

3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
University/College degree or equivalent experience
Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis
Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving
Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to travel daily within the Central AR and Hot Springs areas; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of special event fundraising is helpful.
Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.
Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level
Knowledge of corporate and community networks

Responsibilities

Implement the Sweetheart’s campaign to raise funds through the educational fundraising program with high school students in Little Rock (Central AR) and Hot Springs.
Recruit and engage high school sophomore women in the Sweetheart’s program to educate and fundraise for the American Heart Association. This includes building and maintaining relationships with high school students, parents, schools, and others to promote the program.
Recruit and manage volunteer leaders and volunteer committees.
Engage hospitals, corporations, and other community leaders to build out a robust educational program for students. Includes planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
Achieve income and recruitment goals through prospecting, recruiting, and cultivating relationships in the community.
Handle event management, including but not limited to planning, logistics, implementation, and post-event evaluation for continuous improvement.
Work with Communications Director to support and promote program communication plans.