American Heart Association
Development Director
American Heart Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Development Director - New Orleans, Louisiana
OverviewAs 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 New Orleans. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Ball fundraising campaign, which includes our signature New Orleans Heart Ball event.We have a fast-paced sales-type 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. 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 and 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.Coordinate the event auction, leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.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 up to 30%; 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.Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/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.The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.Compensation
– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.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.Work-Life Harmonization
– The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, increasing based on seniority level.Tuition Assistance
- We support the career development of all employees.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.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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OverviewAs 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 New Orleans. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Ball fundraising campaign, which includes our signature New Orleans Heart Ball event.We have a fast-paced sales-type 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. 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 and 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.Coordinate the event auction, leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.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 up to 30%; 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.Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/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.The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.Compensation
– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.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.Work-Life Harmonization
– The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, increasing based on seniority level.Tuition Assistance
- We support the career development of all employees.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.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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