Senior Development Director

American Heart Association•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We are currently hiring a Senior Development Director in our Chicago office! The Senior Director will oversee our Impact campaigns and one Development Director! This position will report to our Vice President, Development. This is a full-time, office-based position that offers a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X , and at heart.jobs .

Requirements

5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
University/College degree or equivalent experience.
Proven verbal and written communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training.
Skill in written communications to include clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations, and similar narrative pieces.
Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports.
Skill in use of spreadsheet/database analysis.
Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Responsibilities

Drive peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals.
Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls.
Appropriately documents scheduled appointments and results.
Volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition: Recruit volunteers to participate in peer to peer fundraising campaigns.
Ensure high-level volunteers are recruited and provided effective orientation, training and development.
Build powerful partnerships externally and internally.
Identify and network with key donors and volunteers.
Work collaboratively with volunteers and donors as well as internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.
Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.
Coordinate local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers.
Handle event logistics.