Development Director
US-NY-New York
Careers (External)
Req #: 17119
Type: Full Time
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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 New York City, NY. The Director will join a 5-person team that generates revenue for our Wall Street Run & Heart Walk fundraising campaign. This position will require 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 $5.5M. 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. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs. Responsibilities: * Generate revenue by prospecting, cultivating, and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations through targeted research, pipeline development, relationship management, and the creation and presentation of compelling proposals aligned with campaign goals and the Association's mission. * Recruit executive volunteers to serve in critical leadership roles driving the success of the campaign. * Recruit and steward corporate teams for the Wall Street Run & Heart Walk by building strong relationships with corporate leaders, setting clear engagement targets, driving individual and team fundraising, activating executive leadership, and leveraging business partner campaigns to maximize impact. * Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. * Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans. #LI-CS1 Qualifications: 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 other related experience * University/College degree or equivalent 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 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 * Peer-to-peer fundraising experience
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