Development Director

Development professional with experience cultivating major donors interested in environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and animal welfare; comfortable stewarding a diverse portfolio of individual and institutional supporters for a mid-sized national funder.

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Development Director Default: Location : Location US-MA-Worcester Posted Date 1 week ago (9/4/2026 1:54 PM) Requisition ID 2026-18159 Job Category Field Campaigns Position Type Full Time 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 Central Massachusetts (Worcester area) .

The Director will generate revenue for our Go Red for Women and Heart Walk fundraising campaigns. This campaign includes our signature Go Red for Women Luncheon and Heart & Stroke Walk events. This position is home-office-based and requires frequent travel to meet with sponsors and donors in your territory.

We have a fast-paced sales environment with the primary responsibility of driving revenue to support 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 Primary 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 motivate team members to fundraise. Coordinate a volunteer leadership committee for the Go Red for Women Luncheon.

Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular member engagement events. Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Qualifications What to get your resume to the top?

Take a look at what is required: 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 (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 experience and skills we are seeking: Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level Knowledge of corporate and community networks

Compensation & Benefits The expected pay range is $64,575 to $92,000.

Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply within this range. American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets. The American Heart Association invests in its people.

Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That is why we regularly review the 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.
• As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• 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, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities #LI-Hybrid, #AHAIND1

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