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 Richmond, VA
. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Central Virginia Heart Walk event. You will join a 2‑person team overseeing this campaign.
This position will require 2 days of office and field time. While each team member is accountable for their own portfolio and performance, you'll work as part of a close‑knit, highly collaborative team that together raises more than $1M in revenue. We have a fast‑paced sales‑type 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.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

• 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 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.

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Want to get your resume to the top? See what we require below:

• 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

Here are some of the preferred experiences and skills we are seeking:

• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C‑Suite level
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks

Expected pay:
The base pay range will be $61,500 to $80,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

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• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why 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…