Development Director, Health Fundraising & Partnerships

American Heart Association, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible up to 25%

PTO 16 days

12 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

American Heart Association, Inc. in Northeast Ohio seeks a Development Director to drive revenue for Heart Walk and Cycle Nation campaigns and lead fundraising initiatives. The role requires cultivating corporate partnerships and individual donors, with a four-person team and a hybrid schedule.

You will recruit volunteers, plan events, and expand grassroots engagement while ensuring alignment with the Association's mission. Willingness to travel locally is essential.

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
• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks

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.
• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
• 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 experience

Travel up to 70%

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Heart Association, Inc. in Northeast Ohio seeks a Development Director to drive revenue for Heart Walk and Cycle Nation campaigns and lead fundraising initiatives. The role requires cultivating corporate partnerships and individual donors, with a four-person team and a hybrid schedule.

You will recruit volunteers, plan events, and expand grassroots engagement while ensuring alignment with the Association's mission. Willingness to travel locally is essential.