Development Director

American Heart Association; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Northern Indiana/Northwest Ohio seeks a Development Director to lead peer-to-peer fundraising, recruit and manage volunteers, and build strategic partnerships to advance the mission. The role reports to the Executive Director and is field-based with a home-office, requiring extensive local travel.

Responsibilities include donor cultivation, event coordination, and engaging high-level volunteers, with a focus on expanding campaign income and mission impact across

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 70% 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

Responsibilities

• Drive peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals. Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls. Appropriately documents scheduled appointments and results.
• Volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition: Recruit volunteers to participate in peer to peer fundraising campaigns. Ensure high-level volunteers are recruited and provided effective orientation, training and development.
• Build powerful partnerships externally and internally.
• Identify and network with key donors and volunteers. Work collaboratively with volunteers and donors as well as internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.
• Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.
• Coordinate local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers. Handle event logistics.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Volunteer management

Sales/BD

MS Office

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 for a Development Director in Northern Indiana/Northwest Ohio! The Director is responsible for leading aspects of our Impact campaigns. This will include recruiting fundraising volunteers, securing financial contributions toward advancing our mission, individual donor cultivation, and special event implementation. The Director will report to the Executive Director.

This is a full-time, field-based position with a home-office.

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

• Drive peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals. Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls. Appropriately documents scheduled appointments and results.

• Volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition: Recruit volunteers to participate in peer to peer fundraising campaigns. Ensure high-level volunteers are recruited and provided effective orientation, training and development.

• Build powerful partnerships externally and internally.

• Identify and network with key donors and volunteers. Work collaboratively with volunteers and donors as well as internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.

• Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.

• Coordinate local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers. Handle event logistics.

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 70% 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 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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.