Development Director, Heart Walk Fundraising (Hybrid)

American Heart Association; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in Columbus, OH. This field-based, hybrid role drives revenue for the Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, including the Heart Walk.

You will lead a four-person team, cultivate corporate sponsors and donors, and coordinate event logistics across Columbus and Licking County. You will recruit executive volunteers, secure corporate participation, and manage membership growth for the Cor Vitae giving society, while partnering with

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.

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

Donor relations

Corporate sponsorship

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in Columbus, OH. This field-based, hybrid role drives revenue for the Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, including the Heart Walk.

You will lead a four-person team, cultivate corporate sponsors and donors, and coordinate event logistics across Columbus and Licking County. You will recruit executive volunteers, secure corporate participation, and manage membership growth for the Cor Vitae giving society, while partnering with