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, including our signature Heart Walk event. This is a full‑time, office‑based position that offers a hybrid schedule.
As a Development Director, you will work alongside a two‑person team to contribute to the success and growth of this campaign.
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 aligns with the 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.
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. Include 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; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes).
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
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. We regularly review the 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 that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. We also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work‑Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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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, including our signature Heart Walk event. This is a full‑time, office‑based position that offers a hybrid schedule.
As a Development Director, you will work alongside a two‑person team to contribute to the success and growth of this campaign.
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 aligns with the 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.
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. Include 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; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes).
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
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. We regularly review the 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 that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. We also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work‑Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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