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 Lubbock, TX. This home-based position within the Lubbock, TX area will generate revenue for our signature Heart Walk and Go Redevents.

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, 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. Reach 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 aligns with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.

• Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.

• Recruit and lead executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day‑of‑the‑event volunteers.

• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Plan and implement regular engagement events for members.

• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.

• Collaborate with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communications plans.

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related fields.

• 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 additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.

• Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.

• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure a competitive base salary, periodically reviewed and adjusted 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 – Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contributions; employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.

• Professional Development – Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG), mentoring programs, and Heart U’s national online university.

• Work‑Life Harmonization – Paid Time Off (PTO) of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays annually.

• Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance for employees pursuing further education related to current duties or potential future positions within the organization.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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