Development Director

American Heart Association; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Heart Association in Milwaukee is seeking a Development Director to drive revenue for Go Red for Women initiatives, including signature Luncheon events and related campaigns. The role involves local travel and a hybrid schedule, with incentive eligibility up to 25% of base pay.

Responsibilities include securing sponsorships, managing donor relationships, building an effective pipeline, and coordinating events with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fundraising, sales, or related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 75% with access to reliable transportation.
• Must have basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorships and donations; build relationships with partners and donors.
• Develop and present proposals and materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership and committees; oversee day-of-event volunteers.
• Coordinate the event auction; lead a committee to solicit items and prepare packages to raise funds.
• Lead and engage the Cor Vitae giving society with events for members, in partnership with fundraising staff.
• Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Work with a Communications Director to support campaign communication plans.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Donor relations

Budgeting

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 a Development Director in Milwaukee. The Director will generate revenue for our Go Red for Women fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Go Red for Women Luncheon event as well as our Women of Impact and Teen of Impact campaigns.

This position requires daily, local travel and offers a hybrid schedule.

We have a fast‑paced sales type of environment with a 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. Incentives are 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, including access to Heart U, an award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally.

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 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 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.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. 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. 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.

Location: US-WI-Milwaukee

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities