Senior Development Director
US-FL-Jacksonville
Careers (External)
Req #: 17196
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 for a Senior Development Director in Jacksonville, Florida! The Senior Director will lead all aspects of our Heart Walk corporate fundraising campaign which includes our signature Heart Walk event! In this role, you will report to our Vice President of Development and will supervise two fundraising directors to meet the revenue goal. This is an office-based position that requires daily, local travel. 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 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. Qualifications: * 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience. * University/College degree or equivalent experience. * Proven verbal and written communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training. Skill in written communications to include clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations, and similar narrative pieces. * Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports. Skill in use of spreadsheet/database analysis. * Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis. * Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office. * 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. Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for: * Experience handling and cultivating volunteer relationships. * Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
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