Development Director - Go Red Fundraising Lead (Hybrid)

American Heart Association, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Incentive 25%

Medical benefits

Retirement match

PTO 16 days

Holidays 12

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Telemedicine

Job summary

American Heart Association, Inc. in Cincinnati is hiring a Development Director to drive revenue for the Go Red for Women campaign, including the Luncheon. The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule, requiring local travel and active donor relations across corporate and individual partners.

The position emphasizes fundraising, proposal development, and engagement of executive volunteers, with an incentive plan up to 25% of base pay and a strong focus on community impact and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related field.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel locally up to 70% and some overnight trips; reliable transportation
• Ability to lift/move large objects; heavy items may need assistance
• Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorships and individual donations.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors through research matching campaign goals and mission.
• Develop and present proposals and materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership, committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.
• Lead engagement of new Cor Vitae giving society members with engagement events.
• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with Communications Director to support campaign communications

Skills

Fundraising

Sponsorships

Donor relations

Sales/BD

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Heart Association, Inc. in Cincinnati is hiring a Development Director to drive revenue for the Go Red for Women campaign, including the Luncheon. The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule, requiring local travel and active donor relations across corporate and individual partners.

The position emphasizes fundraising, proposal development, and engagement of executive volunteers, with an incentive plan up to 25% of base pay and a strong focus on community impact and work-life balance.