Development Director, Worth

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We are hiring a Development Director in Fort Worth, TX . The director will generate revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Heart Walk event.

This is a hybrid, office-based position that requires approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory.

We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.

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• Generate revenue by prospecting, recruiting, and securing local corporate Heart Walk participation, sponsorship, and individual donations. Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.

• Work with Heart Walk companies, using the national best-practice timeline to set and achieve fundraising goals and to cultivate coaches, Top Walkers, and registered walkers.

• In collaboration with the Heart Walk team, 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, manage, and cultivate day-of-event volunteers. Support the Heart Walk team in recruiting and cultivating volunteer leaders and the Executive Leadership Team.

• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular member engagement events.

• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners, including Heart Walk Executive Breakfast, various Business Partner Campaigns, and other campaign events as assigned.

• Manage and maintain accurate volunteer and supporter information within our customer relationship management (CRM) system and Microsoft platforms, ensuring data is current and up to date.

• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to support and promote campaign communication plans.

• 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…