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 the Baltimore, MD market. The director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Heart Walk event. You will be part of a three-person team leading all aspects of this campaign. While this position is home-office based, daily local travel within the Baltimore metro community is expected.

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.

The job application window is expected to close July 3, 2026.

The Director will be held accountable to an overall daring fundraising goal. Carries out high quality events in accordance with Association standards and in collaboration with the team.
This is a full‑time, benefits and incentive‑eligible position. While this is a home‑office based position, you will be in the field frequently throughout the day.

• 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 empower 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.

Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; 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

• University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred
• Experience handling and cultivating high-level leaders at the C‑Suite level
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks

The expected pay range is $64,575 to $80,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. This position is incentive eligible based upon achieving certain targets.

• 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 planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust…