Development Director

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, the American Heart Association has cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still more to accomplish. We need passionate individuals to accelerate progress on today's biggest health challenges. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all.

We are hiring a Development Director in Dayton, OH. This field‑based role will generate revenue for our Heart Ball and Go Red for Women fundraising campaigns, traveling throughout the Dayton area. It is a fast‑paced sales‑type environment with a primary responsibility of driving revenue to support our mission. The position offers a base salary with an incentive up to 25% of base pay based on achieving revenue targets and triggers. The Association provides work‑life harmonization resources, access to Heart U, and local 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 partners and donors.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors through research aligned with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
• Develop and present proposals and materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day‑of‑the‑event volunteers.
• Coordinate the event auction, leading volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that raise funds.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for the Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership 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

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 25% of the time and on some overnight trips; requires reliable transportation on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects, with heavier items broken into smaller components if necessary.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level; knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with market‑based adjustments; incentive eligibility based on meeting targets.
• 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.
• Paid Time Off at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays per year, including end‑of‑year days off.
• Tuition assistance for career development.
• Access to Heart U, a national online university with over 100,000 resources.
• Work‑life harmonization support.

Our Commitment to Equality

The American Heart Association is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with local and state laws, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. We protect Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, and all protected classes.

About the Mission

At the American Heart Association we strive to create a world of longer, healthier lives for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical or cognitive abilities.

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