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American Heart Association

Development Director

American Heart Association, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Overview

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 the

Baltimore, MD

market. The Development Director will generate revenue for our

Heart Challenge

fundraising campaign, including our signature Heart Walk event. You will be part of a 3-person team leading all aspects of this campaign. While this position is home-office based, daily local travel within the Baltimore metro community is expected. 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 be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. Responsibilities

The Director will be held accountable to an overall daring fundraising goal, carrying out high-quality events in accordance with Association standards and in collaboration with the team.

This is a full-time, benefits and incentive eligible position.

While this is a home-office based position, you will be in the field frequently throughout the day. Generate 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 to the campaign goals and the Association's mission. Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement. Recruit and be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers. Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and empower team members to fundraise. Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes 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. Qualifications

Experience required: 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience. Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; 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 would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving. Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office. Preferred experience and skills: University/College degree or equivalent experience preferred. Experience handling and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level. Knowledge of corporate and community networks. Compensation & Benefits

Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $60,900 to $79,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

This position is incentive eligible based upon achieving certain targets. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package: Compensation

– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed. Performance and Recognition

– You are rewarded for achieving success by 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. 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. 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

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