Development Director

American Heart Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,600 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay up to 25%

Healthcare benefits

Retirement match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director for New York City, NY. You will drive revenue for the Wall Street Run & Heart Walk while leading local corporate sponsorships and major gifts, working with a small team and dedicated volunteers.

You’ll manage relationships with corporate leaders, recruit executive volunteers, and partner with Communications to promote fundraising campaigns. A dynamic, sales‑driven environment awaits, with potential incentive up to 25% of base pay.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant fundraising or sales experience.
• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to travel locally up to 75% and access to transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by securing local corporate sponsorships and individual donations.
• Recruit executive volunteers for campaign leadership.
• Build corporate team participation and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Lead membership initiatives for giving society in partnership with fundraising staff.
• Collaborate with Communications to support campaign messaging.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sales experience

Relationship management

Communication skills

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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 New York City, NY. The Director will join a 5-person team that generates revenue for our Wall Street Run & Heart Walk fundraising campaign.

This position will require office and field time. While each team member is accountable for their own portfolio and performance, you'll work as part of a close-knit, highly collaborative team that together raises more than $5.5M.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting, cultivating, and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations through targeted research, pipeline development, relationship management, and the creation and presentation of compelling proposals aligned with campaign goals and the Association's mission.
• Recruit executive volunteers to serve in critical leadership roles driving the success of the campaign.
• Recruit and steward corporate teams for the Wall Street Run & Heart Walk by building strong relationships with corporate leaders, setting clear engagement targets, driving individual and team fundraising, activating executive leadership, and leveraging business partner campaigns to maximize impact.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff.
• 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%; 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 Experiences and Skills

• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
• Peer-to-peer fundraising experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay: The base pay range will be $71,600 to $95,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

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.
• 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.

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

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