Sr. Development Director, Colorado Springs

American Heart Association•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•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 and executes campaign strategies to achieve revenue, participation, sponsorship, and engagement goals, while building relationships with corporate partners, donors, and volunteers. 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, with occasional overnight travel for meetings, conferences, and similar activities. The Director works with internal and external partners to plan events, promote campaigns, recruit and engage volunteer leaders, and align local fundraising efforts with regional and national priorities. The role also maintains accurate donor, volunteer, and supporter information, pipeline records, forecasts, and revenue reporting in CRM and Microsoft platforms. The Association provides training and professional development through Heart U and other resources. The role is incentive-eligible based on achieving specified targets. The listed expected pay range is $76,800–$100,000 per year, with pay commensurate with experience and possible geographic differentials.

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; 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 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.
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 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 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 in 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.
Telemedicine and medical consultation.
Professional mentoring program and Employee Resource Groups.
Heart U online learning resources.
Paid Time Off, starting at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
12 paid holidays per year.
Tuition assistance.
Incentive eligibility based on achieving certain targets.