Development Director, Heart Walk (Hybrid—Sacramento)

American Heart Association; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement with employer match

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Development Director to drive revenue for the Heart Walk campaign in a hybrid role serving the Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto division. You will engage corporate sponsors, secure donations, and lead fundraising volunteers to achieve aggressive targets.

You will build partnerships, develop compelling proposals, and coordinate events with internal and external partners, contributing to the organization’s mission of healthier lives.

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 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

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The American Heart Association in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Development Director to drive revenue for the Heart Walk campaign in a hybrid role serving the Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto division. You will engage corporate sponsors, secure donations, and lead fundraising volunteers to achieve aggressive targets.

You will build partnerships, develop compelling proposals, and coordinate events with internal and external partners, contributing to the organization’s mission of healthier lives.