Development Director

Overview Since our founding in 1924, we have 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 Richmond, VA. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign, including our signature Central Virginia Heart Walk event. You will join a 2‑person team overseeing this campaign. 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 of 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. 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 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. Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise. Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff, including 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 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% 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 with the expectation that heavier items will be broken down or additional assistance may be required. Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office. Preferred Experience Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level. Knowledge of corporate and community networks. Compensation & Benefits Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. We regularly review market value of jobs and make adjustments 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 – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. We also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program, and telemedicine. Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. Work‑Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year. Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr American Heart Association