Development Director, School Engagement

American Heart Association; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 73,800 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director, School Engagement to lead fundraising and school outreach across the Bay Area. This field-based role involves travel to Santa Clara County, Alameda, and Santa Cruz areas and coordinating with schools to promote Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge.

You will manage data across CRM systems, engage hundreds of schools, and collaborate with teachers, principals, and district leaders while delivering flexible hours to

Qualifications

• 3 years of fundraising or sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge.
• Implement strategies to engage students through classroom challenges, activities and assemblies (in-person and digital).
• Develop and cultivate relationships with teachers, principals and district superintendents.
• Maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and collaborators, including kickoff meetings for school success.
• Manage and update account information in CRM and Microsoft products.
• Handle high-volume account management for 5–10 schools daily, in person or via phone/online.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Data management

CRM

Microsoft Office

Travel

Communication

Education

University/College degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

We are currently hiring a Development Director, School Engagement. This is a full time, field-based position that requires extensive travel across the Santa Clara County, Alameda, and Santa Cruz areas. Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings and evenings, is essential to accommodate the needs of schools and events.

In this fast‑paced fundraising/sales position, you will engage K-12 students with the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, working with hundreds of schools to promote physical activity and learning. The role also involves extensive data management, continuously updating account information in our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft Office products.

Combine your love for fundraising and sales with your passion for kids' health! The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge is all about equipping kids with ways to keep their hearts and brains healthy and raising funds for the health of all hearts.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in life‑saving initiatives including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges, activities and student assemblies (in‑person and digital experiences).
• Develop and cultivate relationships on an ongoing basis with teachers, principals and district superintendents.
• Establish and maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators. This includes detailed planning and kick‑off meetings to set schools up for success.
• Manage and continuously update account information within our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft products.
• High volume account management that regularly involves working with 5–10 schools each day — in‑person where possible or online/by phone.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field consistent with the Association's flexible work arrangements policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, "we can do this" environment.
• This position demands extensive data management, requiring the continuous updating of account information within our CRM databases; proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to efficiently manage and report on data using CRMs are essential.
• 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 require additional assistance before lifting and/or moving.
• Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to effectively engage with schools and manage events.

Preferred skills

• Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected pay range will be $73,800 to $82,000 annually. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well‑being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work‑Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities