Development Director, School Engagement
US-GA-Remote
Careers (External)
Req #: 14879
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. The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a School Fundraising Director covering a territory around Southwest Atlanta, GA. The director is responsible for implementing the American Heart Association's school-based educational Kid's Heart ChallengeTM fundraising program throughout the assigned territory. The Youth Market Director works as the liaison with school-based coordinators (typically PE teachers/school principals/superintendents) to raise funds through our program for the following counties and territories: Atlanta Public Schools, Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Haralson, Henry. The ideal candidate will live in or close to South Fulton County and/or the counties listed in the territories. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive. 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 our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued(tm) at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. Responsibilities: Some of your responsibilities will include (but not limited to): * Selling our lifesaving mission to local schools through prospecting and securing school participation while providing tools and training to help schools establish and meet their fundraising goals. * Presenting program information at school assembly events to teach students about the organization and the program. * Achieving income and school recruitment goals through the management of existing customers and school accounts, and prospecting and cultivating new school accounts. * Coordinating, planning, and implementing activities and resources necessary to achieve campaign goals and fundraising objectives in the assigned territory. * Maintaining and tracking all related fundraising data. * Recruiting volunteers to develop and manage school-wide events, while building new relationships and providing ongoing support to volunteers in each school. * Traveling some throughout assigned geographical territory approximately half of the time to be expected, balance being home-office time. This is a work-out-of-your-home position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Youth Market. Qualifications: * At least one year of relevant experience preferred. College graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. * Excellent listening skills, including verbal and non-verbal communicating, active listening, negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making. * Knowledge of school system is a plus. * Presentation skills for small and large groups, specifically school-aged audiences. * Highly effective organizational skills, time management, responsibility, leadership, and motivation. * Ability to plan and work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to set and exceed aggressive dollar goals using skills and abilities in customer relationship management. * 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 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. * Ability to master new online and technical programs, and tools quickly. * Bachelor's degree preferred.
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