Development Director

American Heart Association • Midland, TX

8d • Remote

About The Position

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in Midland, Texas. This is a home-based position within the Midland area, in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment focused on driving revenue in support of the Association’s mission. The role generates revenue through local corporate sponsorships and individual donations, builds relationships with corporate partners and donors, develops proposals, and recruits and engages volunteers. The position also supports the Cor Vitae giving society and plans events and campaign communications in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

The role 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. The position involves local travel of up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed.

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; heavier items may need to be broken down or additional assistance requested.
• 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 prospective corporate sponsors and donors to build and maintain a pipeline aligned with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
• Develop and present proposals and related materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and event-day volunteers.
• 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.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Benefits

• Incentive opportunity of up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving revenue targets and triggers.
• 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.
• Access to Heart U, the Association’s online university and training resources.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current duties, responsibilities, or potential future positions.

What This Job Offers

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