DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Company: American Heart Association
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 5, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewAs we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to
join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless
force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American
Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.We are
currently hiring a Development Director in our Eagan/Twin Cities
office. The Director will generate revenue for our Go Red for Women
fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Go Red
for Women Luncheon event.We have a fast-paced sales type of
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 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--- at
the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn,
Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), 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.
- Coordinate the event auction including leading a committee of
volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will
raise funds.
- 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
- 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or
equivalent type experience
- Ability to do daily local travel up to 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 OfficeHere are some of the preferred experience skills we
are seeking:
- University/College degree or equivalent experience,
preferred
- Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the
C-Suite level
- Knowledge of corporate and community networksCompensation &
BenefitsThe 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's why we regularly review the market value of
jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
- Performance and Recognition - You are rewarded for achieving
success by merit increases 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. HeartU 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 AHA 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. We're committed to
ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared
impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.This position not a
match with your skills? Click here to see other
opportunities.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with
Disabilities#AHAIND1, #LI-HybridJoin our Talent Community!Join our
Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future
events.Posted Date 8 months ago (2/14/2024 5:21 PM)Requisition ID
2024-12529Job Category Field CampaignsPosition Type Full Time
Keywords: American Heart Association, Eden Prairie , DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, Executive , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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