American Heart Association
Development Director – American Heart Association
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
We are currently hiring a Development Director in our Las Vegas Division. The Development Director will generate revenue for our Go Red For Women fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Las Vegas Go Red for Women Luncheon.
We have a fast‑paced, sales‑type environment. The main responsibility is driving revenue in support of our mission. We offer a base salary with an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmony. You will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support.
Responsibilities
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 aligned with 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 raise funds.
Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, partnering with other fundraising staff; plan and implement 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
3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related fields.
University/College degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to perform daily local travel and occasional overnight trips; must have reliable transportation.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects, with flexibility to seek assistance for heavier items.
Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
Compensation & Benefits Expected pay range: $60,900–$77,500 annually, commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
Competitive base salary reviewed regularly.
Incentive programs rewarding achievements; this position is incentive eligible.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement program with employer match, employee assistance, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional development: access to employee resource groups, mentoring program, HeartU online university.
Work‑life harmonization: minimum 16 days paid time off for new employees, additional days by seniority, 12 paid holidays per year.
Tuition assistance for career development and future positions.
In accordance with local and state laws, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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We are currently hiring a Development Director in our Las Vegas Division. The Development Director will generate revenue for our Go Red For Women fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Las Vegas Go Red for Women Luncheon.
We have a fast‑paced, sales‑type environment. The main responsibility is driving revenue in support of our mission. We offer a base salary with an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmony. You will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support.
Responsibilities
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 aligned with 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 raise funds.
Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, partnering with other fundraising staff; plan and implement 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
3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related fields.
University/College degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to perform daily local travel and occasional overnight trips; must have reliable transportation.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects, with flexibility to seek assistance for heavier items.
Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
Compensation & Benefits Expected pay range: $60,900–$77,500 annually, commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
Competitive base salary reviewed regularly.
Incentive programs rewarding achievements; this position is incentive eligible.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement program with employer match, employee assistance, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional development: access to employee resource groups, mentoring program, HeartU online university.
Work‑life harmonization: minimum 16 days paid time off for new employees, additional days by seniority, 12 paid holidays per year.
Tuition assistance for career development and future positions.
In accordance with local and state laws, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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