Development Director

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations. Achieve revenue goals by building and managing relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Recruit top community leaders and drive peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals.
• 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 be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day‑of‑the‑event volunteers.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular engagement events for members.
• 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 some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation on a continuous basis.
• 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 additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation – Competitive base salary reviewed regularly against market value.
• Performance and Recognition – Incentive eligible based on achieving revenue targets.
• Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, wellness program, and telemedicine.
• Professional Development – Access to Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and Heart U – the national online university with extensive resources.
• Work‑Life Harmonization – Minimum 16 days of paid time off for new employees, increasing with seniority, along with 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance for career development and further education.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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