Development Director

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Director . Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. The Development Director manages key Orlando market events/programs and reports to the area Executive Director This role focuses on growing the American Lung Association's base of support through fundraising special events like our LUNG FORCE Run/Walk, and includes cultivating relationships with volunteers, board committee members and community partners. Location: The position is located at the American Lung Association's Orlando, Florida office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work. Responsibilities: Responsible for implementing best practices to raise funds through special events, individual & corporate giving, non-governmental grants & other income sources utilizing the implementation of best practices. Implement local fundraising events including securing sponsors & recruiting fundraising participants. Project manage event logistics and work closely with development staff & volunteers to drive event success. Supervise Development Manager to ensure a successful event and provide mentorship to support their professional development. Serve as local market co-lead, assisting with identifying, recruiting, and engaging Leadership Board. In collaboration with the Executive Director, ensure the creation of a strong corporate committee comprised of corporate community leadership volunteers. Provide guidance, assistance and materials needed to implement the market annual board strategic plan and ensure the ongoing development of a strong and participatory Leadership Board. Develop, implement, and monitor plans to meet area fundraising goals. Ensure revenue goals are attained by identifying, recruiting, managing, and stewarding high level volunteer committees. Complete special projects as assigned by Executive Director or Division Vice President. Oversee local office building operations and maintenance. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, or related field required. Minimum of five to seven years' fundraising experience, including special event planning and management, individual & corporate giving, and non-governmental grant acquisition. Experience with leading and managing staff strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in recruiting and stewarding high level volunteers, donors, and sponsors. Experience with non-profit budget building and management. Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficient in social & digital media. Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative. Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population. Must have a valid Driver's license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 50% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required. Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies) Must be proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Convio preferred. Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping. Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $65,000 and $73,000 per annum. Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees. Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage. Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions. Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahrlung.org. Equal Employment Opportunity The American Lung Association is committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We are an equal opportunity employer: women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Policy Statement It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The American Lung Association will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat all individuals in the foregoing categories without discrimination in all employment practices. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation and training.