Development Director, Fundraising (Remote w/ Travel)

American Heart Association; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Heart U training

Professional development

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Virginia is seeking a Development Director for the Hampton Roads region. This home-office-based role requires local daily travel across Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Newport News and nearby areas to drive revenue for Heart Ball Gala and Go Red for Women campaigns.

You will lead partnerships, proposals, and volunteer leadership while collaborating with fundraising staff and other teams to meet revenue targets and support the organization’s mission.

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Fundraising & donor relations

Sales & revenue generation

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association in Virginia is seeking a Development Director for the Hampton Roads region. This home-office-based role requires local daily travel across Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Newport News and nearby areas to drive revenue for Heart Ball Gala and Go Red for Women campaigns.

You will lead partnerships, proposals, and volunteer leadership while collaborating with fundraising staff and other teams to meet revenue targets and support the organization’s mission.