Development Director

American Heart Association•Hartford, CT

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Heart Association is seeking a passionate Development Director in Connecticut to generate revenue for their Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, which includes signature events like the Greater Hartford Heart Walk and Eastern CT Heart Walk. This is a full-time, exempt, home-office-based role that requires frequent field work. The environment is fast-paced and sales-oriented, with the primary responsibility of driving revenue to support the organization's mission. The position offers a base salary with a potential incentive of up to 25% based on revenue targets. The Association provides resources for work-life harmonization, including access to their corporate university, Heart U, and local training and support. The company culture, #TheAHALife, emphasizes work-life harmonization and core values, encouraging employees to thrive 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

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 sponsorship and individual donations.
Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.
Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research that matches to the campaign goals and the Association's mission.
Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
Recruit and be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.
Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk(s) and motivate team members to fundraise.
Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular engagement events for members.
Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.