Development Director

American Heart Association • Boston, MA

1d • $70,725 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director will generate revenue for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women fundraising campaigns in the Boston market. The campaigns include the Go Red for Women Luncheon and Leaders of Impact, Women of Impact, and Teen of Impact campaigns. The Director joins a two-person team and is based in the Wellesley, Massachusetts office. This office-based position follows a hybrid schedule and requires approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory, with some overnight trips as needed. It is a fast-paced sales role focused on raising revenue in support of the Association’s mission. The position 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 Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university. Its employee resources and programs are intended to support professional development and work-life harmonization.

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 on a daily basis, 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 into smaller components 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 auction items and prepare fundraising packages.
• 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 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 resources, including Employee Resource Groups, a professional mentoring program, and 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 and career development related to current or potential duties.
• Potential incentive of up to 25% of base pay based on revenue targets and triggers.

What This Job Offers

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