Development Director: Fundraising & Partnerships

American Heart Association; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan up to 25%

Professional development opportunities

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Cincinnati is hiring a Development Director to drive revenue for Go Red for Women through local corporate sponsorships and donor engagement. This is a full-time, field-based role with a hybrid schedule and a base salary plus an incentive up to 25% based on targets.

You will build a sponsorship pipeline, develop proposals, recruit executive volunteers, grow the Cor Vitae giving society, and plan events with internal and external partners.

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

• 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 to 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.
• 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

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Relationship management

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association in Cincinnati is hiring a Development Director to drive revenue for Go Red for Women through local corporate sponsorships and donor engagement. This is a full-time, field-based role with a hybrid schedule and a base salary plus an incentive up to 25% based on targets.

You will build a sponsorship pipeline, develop proposals, recruit executive volunteers, grow the Cor Vitae giving society, and plan events with internal and external partners.