Development Director

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 an Auction Development Director in Dallas, TX. The Director will generate revenue for our Gala fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our Côtes du Coeur, premier fine wine and food event.

This is an office-based position with a hybrid schedule. The office is in Irving, TX.

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 up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.

The Association offers many resources built to assist you in maintaining 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.

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Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Drive, oversee, and implement Auction and Wine Auction Committees while developing relationships with key volunteers, sponsors, private wine donors and community leaders.

• Generate revenue and lead volunteer management for the Dallas Côtes du Coeur Gala.

• Create a 12-month calendar on how to achieve procurement goal, working with the team on each milestone.

• Solicit and build out exciting high-end live and silent auction packages to increase revenue growth.

• Provide and complete concierge service for auction winners throughout the year.

• Handle and run all logistics for the auction leading up to, during and post event.

• Read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports.

• Conduct sales calls to generate new business and steward existing company partnerships.

• Auction procurement will include coordination of an auction preview event prior to the Gala.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• University/College degree or equivalent experience

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience

• Ability to travel locally approximately 75%; 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 knowledge of Salesforce CRM

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 American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit to see more details.

• Compensation - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's 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 and 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. 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.

The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Irving

Posted Date 4 weeks ago (8/3/2026 11:20 AM)

Requisition ID 2026-17995

Job Category Field Campaigns

Position Type Full Time