Development Director

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.We are currently hiring a Development Director in Nashville. The Director will generate revenue for our Nashville Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Nashville Heart Walk event.We have a fast-paced sales environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets.The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you succeed, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally.ResponsibilitiesGenerate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations. Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research that matches campaign goals with the Association's mission.Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff, including planning and implementing regular engagement events for members.Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.Qualifications3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent experience.Ability to do daily local travel in the market; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes), with the expectation that heavier items can be broken down into smaller components or that additional assistance may be required.Must have at least basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.Preferred Experience and SkillsUniversity/College degree or equivalent experience preferred.Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.Knowledge of corporate and community networks.Compensation

– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. We regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.Performance and Recognition

– You are rewarded for achieving success through merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.Benefits

– We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.Professional Development

– You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.Work-Life Harmonization

– The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year.Tuition Assistance

- We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities.The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities#LI-Hybrid

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