Development Director, Fundraising & Corporate Partnerships

American Heart Association, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

American Heart Association, Inc. is seeking a Development Director for Central Massachusetts (Worcester area) to drive revenue for Go Red for Women and Heart Walk campaigns, with frequent travel to meet sponsors and donors in your territory.

This role is home-office-based and supports a broad fundraising program. The position offers a base salary with incentives up to 25% of base pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional development through Heart U and other programs; travel will

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant fundraising or sales experience required.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 75% and some overnight trips; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorships and individual donations.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective sponsors and donors.
• Develop and present proposals to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.
• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate fundraising.
• Coordinate a volunteer leadership committee for the Go Red for Women Luncheon.
• Lead engagement activities for Cor Vitae giving society with other fundraising staff.
• Plan and implement events in collaboration with partners.
• Support campaign communication plans with the Communications Director.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Communication

Networking

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Heart Association, Inc. is seeking a Development Director for Central Massachusetts (Worcester area) to drive revenue for Go Red for Women and Heart Walk campaigns, with frequent travel to meet sponsors and donors in your territory.

This role is home-office-based and supports a broad fundraising program. The position offers a base salary with incentives up to 25% of base pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional development through Heart U and other programs; travel will