Development Director

American Heart Association; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development programs

Job summary

American Heart Association, Inc. is hiring a full-time Development Director in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This role focuses on generating revenue for Heart Walk through corporate sponsorship and donations, offering a hybrid schedule with local travel. Ideal candidates will have strong fundraising and sales backgrounds, along with the ability to engage corporate partners and volunteers.

Compensation includes a competitive salary with incentive potential based on achieving revenue targets, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed.
• Must be able to lift/move large objects.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue through local sponsorship and donations.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for events.
• Develop proposals for securing revenue.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sales experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to manage high-level leaders

Education

University/College degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are currently hiring a Development Director in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign. This position is full‑time, office‑based, and offers a hybrid schedule with daily local travel. It is a fast‑paced sales environment focused on driving revenue to support our mission. Compensation includes a base salary and an incentive potential of up to 25 % of base pay, based on achieving specific revenue targets.

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 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.
• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
• 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

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.

• 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, 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.

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