Development Director, Heart Walk Fundraising (Remote)

American Heart Association; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days

12 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

American Heart Association in Colorado Springs is seeking a Development Director to lead local fundraising efforts for Heart Walk & Go Red. This role reports to the Region VP of Development and is home-based with frequent travel within El Paso/Pueblo counties.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in fundraising, a university degree, and strong donor relations. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fundraising or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 75% daily; reliable transportation
• Must have basic knowledge of 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 by researching campaigns.
• Develop and present proposals to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit executive volunteer leadership and committees to develop fundraising strategies.
• Lead new individual membership for Cor Vitae giving society in partnership with fundraising staff.
• Partner with Event Planning Coordinator to plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Work with Communications Director to support campaign communication plans.
• Develop and execute Heart Walk & Go Red campaigns strategy to exceed revenue/goals.
• Align local fundraising strategies with regional and national priorities.
• Ensure accurate tracking of donor activity and revenue in CRM systems.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Heart Association in Colorado Springs is seeking a Development Director to lead local fundraising efforts for Heart Walk & Go Red. This role reports to the Region VP of Development and is home-based with frequent travel within El Paso/Pueblo counties.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in fundraising, a university degree, and strong donor relations. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.