Development Director

American Heart Association • Seattle, WA

13d • $80,200 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director based in Seattle, Washington, to generate revenue for its Go Red For Women campaign, including the signature Puget Sound Go Red for Women event. The position is part of the Puget Sound division, and work may be performed wherever it is most effective—in the field, at home, or in the Seattle office. This is a fast-paced, sales-oriented role focused on driving revenue in support of the Association’s mission. The position offers a base salary and is eligible for an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on revenue targets and triggers.

The Development Director develops corporate sponsorships and individual donations, cultivates relationships with corporate partners and donors, and organizes campaign and fundraising activities. The role also recruits and supports volunteer leadership, coordinates auction fundraising, engages members of the Cor Vitae giving society, and works with internal and external partners to plan and promote events. The position includes daily local travel and occasional overnight travel as needed.

The Association offers training and professional development, including access to Heart U, its corporate university. Its total rewards package includes insurance coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off and holidays, professional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

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 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 into smaller components or additional assistance requested as needed.
• 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

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorships and individual donations, and achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Research prospective corporate sponsors and donors and maintain a pipeline 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.
• 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, current volunteer and supporter information in the customer relationship management (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, a professional mentoring program, and access to Heart U.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current responsibilities or potential future roles.
• Incentive eligibility based on achieving specified targets, with potential incentive up to 25% of base pay.

What This Job Offers

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