Sr. Development Director, Colorado Springs

American Heart Association • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • $76,800 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Development Director generates revenue for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk and Go Red for Women fundraising campaigns in the Colorado Springs market. The role develops local corporate sponsorships and individual donations, builds relationships with corporate partners and donors, and leads campaign strategies to achieve revenue, participation, sponsorship, and engagement goals. It also recruits and engages executive volunteer leaders and committees, supports donor engagement for the Cor Vitae giving society, and coordinates with internal and external partners on events and communications.

The position reports to the Region VP of Development and is home-based. The ideal candidate resides in El Paso County, Pueblo County, or a surrounding county. Daily travel within the assigned territory is required, potentially up to 75%, with occasional overnight travel for meetings, conferences, and similar activities. The role includes access to training and support, including the Association’s Heart U corporate university.

Requirements

• At least 5 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 occasional 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 moved with additional assistance.
• At least basic knowledge and skill or 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.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors through research aligned with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
• Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and executive-level volunteers to develop fundraising strategies and expand networks.
• Lead and engage new individual members for the Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff.
• Work with the Event Planning Coordinator to plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
• Develop and execute the overall Heart Walk and Go Red for Women campaign strategies to achieve and exceed revenue, participant, sponsorship, and engagement goals.
• Partner with regional and national staff to align local fundraising strategies with organizational priorities.
• Track donor activity, pipeline development, forecasting, and revenue reporting accurately within CRM systems.
• Maintain accurate volunteer and supporter information in the CRM system and Microsoft platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
• Professional development opportunities, including Employee Resource Groups, mentoring, and Heart U.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays per year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition assistance.
• Incentive eligibility based on achieving certain targets.

What This Job Offers

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