Development Director

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this 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.

Position Summary

We are currently hiring a Development Director in our Greensboro, North Carolina market. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Ball fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Heart Ball event. You will join a team of eight people overseeing this campaign. The position is hybrid with a heavy in‑person presence in the market. The environment is fast‑paced sales‑type, and the main responsibility is driving revenue in support of our mission. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of base pay based on achieving certain revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations, and 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 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.
• Coordinate the event auction by 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.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related fields.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects with expectation that heavier items will be broken down into smaller components; additional assistance may be required before lifting.
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill 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

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. We regularly review market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning 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 with employer match and automatic contribution. The Association also offers an employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join employee resource groups or mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university with over 100,000 resources.
• Work‑Life Harmonization – The Association offers paid time off (PTO) with a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority. You will also have 12 paid holidays each year, including several days at year‑end.
• Tuition Assistance – We support career development; this program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career related to current duties or potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

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.

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Location: US‑NC‑Greensboro

Posted Date: 3 weeks ago (2/11/2026 9:23 PM)

Requisition ID: 2026‑17089

Job Category: Field Campaigns

Position Type: Full Time

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