Development Director - Go Red Fundraising & Partnerships

American Heart Association, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association, Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking a Development Director to lead revenue generation for the Go Red for Women campaign, including the Luncheon and related initiatives. This role requires daily local travel and offers a hybrid schedule.

You will build sponsor relationships, present proposals, recruit volunteers, and coordinate events, with a base salary plus incentive up to 25% based on targets. Training and resources support career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fundraising, sales, or related experience.
• University or college degree or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel locally up to 75% and some overnight trips.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorships and individual donations.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors.
• Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership and committees.
• Coordinate the event auction and lead a volunteers committee to solicit items.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for Cor Vitae giving society with engagement events.
• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Support campaign communications with the Communications Director.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Sales experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association, Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking a Development Director to lead revenue generation for the Go Red for Women campaign, including the Luncheon and related initiatives. This role requires daily local travel and offers a hybrid schedule.

You will build sponsor relationships, present proposals, recruit volunteers, and coordinate events, with a base salary plus incentive up to 25% based on targets. Training and resources support career growth.