Development Director
US-TX-Austin
Careers (External)
Req #: 16055
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 Austin. The director will generate revenue for our Executive Challenge initiative. This campaign involves interacting with top-level executives to heighten passion and impact through fundraising. You will work alongside team members across our top six markets in the Southwest region to build a strong executive campaign. This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive of 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 (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. Responsibilities: * Identify, recruit, and engage C-suite and senior-level executives to participate in a fundraising Executive Challenge. * Cultivate important relationships that align personal passions and corporate priorities with the mission and goals of our organization. * Develop and implement customized engagement strategies that inspire each executive to leverage their networks, companies, and influence for philanthropic impact. * Partner with executives to set and achieve six-to seven-figure fundraising goals, providing personalized support, resources, and accountability. * Work with additional team members in the region and marketing to lead a complete PR and media effort that improves executive influence and community outreach. * Serve as the primary relationship manager for participating executives - guiding them through recruitment, activation, and stewardship cycles. * Work closely with internal development teams to identify cross-market opportunities and corporate sponsorship emerging from executive relationships. * Track and report measurable outcomes tied to recruitment, revenue growth, visibility, and engagement benchmarks. * Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective top-level executives by conducting research that aligns with the campaign goals and the Association's mission. Qualifications: * 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience. * University/College degree or equivalent experience. * Ability to travel locally approximately 75% of the time; 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. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level. * Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
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