Denver Development Director — Sponsorship & Donor Engagement

American Heart Association, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in the Denver market. This office-based role will generate revenue for our Impact campaigns, including Leaders of Impact, Women of Impact, and Teen of Impact, with a hybrid work schedule and up to 75% travel.

The position offers a base salary plus an incentive up to 25% of base pay based on revenue targets, and is based in our Denver, Colorado office.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
• University/College degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 75% locally and some overnight trips; requires reliable transportation at all times

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 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 member engagement events.
• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Manage and maintain accurate volunteer and supporter information within our customer relationship management (CRM) system and Microsoft platforms, ensuring data is current and up to date.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Prospecting

Communication

MS Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in the Denver market. This office-based role will generate revenue for our Impact campaigns, including Leaders of Impact, Women of Impact, and Teen of Impact, with a hybrid work schedule and up to 75% travel.

The position offers a base salary plus an incentive up to 25% of base pay based on revenue targets, and is based in our Denver, Colorado office.