Development Director

American Heart Association • Cleveland, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director will generate revenue for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk fundraising campaign in Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland and Ashtabula Heart Walk events. This position is part of a two-person team and is full-time, field-based, and hybrid. The role operates in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment focused on driving revenue in support of the Association’s mission. It offers a base salary and the potential to earn an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on revenue targets and triggers.

The Director builds relationships with corporate partners and donors, recruits and engages volunteers and corporate teams, and plans campaign events and member engagement activities. The role also maintains accurate supporter information in the CRM and Microsoft platforms and supports campaign communications in partnership with a Communications Director. Local travel may reach 70% of the workday, with occasional overnight trips as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or another related area.
• University/college degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally on a daily basis up to 70% 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 down or assistance requested when needed.
• 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 sponsorships and individual donations, and achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Research and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors aligned 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 day-of-event volunteers.
• Recruit corporate teams for Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
• Grow individual membership in the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date volunteer and supporter information in the 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.
• 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 and career development related to current duties or potential future positions.
• Professional development through Employee Resource Groups, a professional mentoring program, and Heart U.
• Potential incentive of up to 25% of base pay based on achieving revenue targets and triggers.

What This Job Offers

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