Development Director, Heart Challenge Fundraising

American Heart Association; Coachella (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives up to 25%

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement with employer match

PTO 16 days + 12 holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director to drive revenue for the Inland Empire Coachella Valley Heart & Stroke Walk campaigns. This hybrid role can work in the field, at home, or from the Irvine office for staff meetings.

You will prospect sponsors, build donor relationships, and lead volunteer engagement while coordinating with internal teams to promote campaign goals and messages. The position includes an incentive plan up to 25% of base pay.

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.
• 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

Sales

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director to drive revenue for the Inland Empire Coachella Valley Heart & Stroke Walk campaigns. This hybrid role can work in the field, at home, or from the Irvine office for staff meetings.

You will prospect sponsors, build donor relationships, and lead volunteer engagement while coordinating with internal teams to promote campaign goals and messages. The position includes an incentive plan up to 25% of base pay.