Development Director, Denver

American Heart Association • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director generates revenue for the American Heart Association’s Impact campaigns, including Leaders of Impact, Women of Impact, and Teen of Impact. Based in the Denver, Colorado office, this hybrid, office-based role operates in a fast-paced sales environment and requires approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory, with some overnight trips as needed. The position focuses on building revenue in support of the Association’s mission and offers a base salary with incentive potential of up to 25% of base pay, subject to revenue targets and triggers.

The Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university. It also emphasizes work-life harmonization and offers resources intended to support employees’ changing needs and life situations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field.
• University or 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 such as boxes; heavier items may need to be broken down or require additional assistance.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing and cultivating high-level C-suite leaders.
• 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, including leading volunteers to solicit items and prepare fundraising packages.
• Lead and engage new individual members in the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate 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

• 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 national online university with more than 100,000 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.
• Incentive program based on achieving certain targets, with potential incentive up to 25% of base pay.

What This Job Offers

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