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.

We are currently hiring a Development Director in Denver, Colorado. The Director will generate revenue for our annual Heart Walk & CycleNation fundraising campaigns. These campaigns include our signature Heart Walk & CycleNation events. This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule.

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 to 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 & CycleNation, 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 75% 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 (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• 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

• Compensation – Expected pay range: $65,700 to $84,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply.
• Performance and Recognition – Rewarded through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible.
• Benefits – Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a robust retirement program with employer match, an employee assistance program, a wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – Access to Heart U, a national online university, Employee Resource Groups, and a mentoring program.
• Work-Life Harmonization – Paid Time Off (PTO) minimum 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority; 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance for further education related to current duties or future positions.
• Application Deadline – 05/22/26; applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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