Development Director
American Heart Association, Louisville, KY, United States
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.
We are currently hiring a Development Director in our Louisville office! The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Heart Walk event. You will join a two‑person team contributing to the success and growth of this campaign.
This is a full‑time, office‑based position that offers a hybrid schedule.
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
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 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 motivate 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
3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
University/College degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to do daily local travel up to 70% and occasional overnight trips as needed; requires reliable transportation at all times.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects with appropriate assistance.
Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
– Competitive base salary with regular market reviews.
Performance and Recognition
– Incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
Benefits
– Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution; employee assistance program; wellness program; telemedicine and medical consultation.
Professional Development
– Access to Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and Heart U national online university.
Work‑Life Harmonization
– Paid Time Off (minimum 16 days per year for new employees) and 12 paid holidays per year.
Tuition Assistance
– Financial assistance for further education and career development.
The 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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We are currently hiring a Development Director in our Louisville office! The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Heart Walk event. You will join a two‑person team contributing to the success and growth of this campaign.
This is a full‑time, office‑based position that offers a hybrid schedule.
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
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 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 motivate 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
3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
University/College degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to do daily local travel up to 70% and occasional overnight trips as needed; requires reliable transportation at all times.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects with appropriate assistance.
Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
– Competitive base salary with regular market reviews.
Performance and Recognition
– Incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
Benefits
– Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution; employee assistance program; wellness program; telemedicine and medical consultation.
Professional Development
– Access to Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and Heart U national online university.
Work‑Life Harmonization
– Paid Time Off (minimum 16 days per year for new employees) and 12 paid holidays per year.
Tuition Assistance
– Financial assistance for further education and career development.
The 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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