Development Director, Go Red Fundraising – Seattle

American Heart Association; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Heart Association in Seattle seeks a Development Director to drive revenue for Go Red For Women campaigns and events across Puget Sound. The role combines field work, remote collaboration, and in-office coordination, offering a base salary plus an incentive up to 25% of base pay.

You will manage donor relationships and lead volunteer engagement to ensure mission-based outcomes. The position emphasizes building partnerships, securing sponsorships, and coordinating large-scale events with

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel and some overnight trips; access to reliable transportation.
• Must have basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors through research aligned to campaign goals.
• Develop and present proposals and materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership and day-of-the-event volunteers.
• Coordinate the event auction and lead a committee to solicit items and prepare packages.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Lead generation

Executive engagement

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Heart Association in Seattle seeks a Development Director to drive revenue for Go Red For Women campaigns and events across Puget Sound. The role combines field work, remote collaboration, and in-office coordination, offering a base salary plus an incentive up to 25% of base pay.

You will manage donor relationships and lead volunteer engagement to ensure mission-based outcomes. The position emphasizes building partnerships, securing sponsorships, and coordinating large-scale events with