Director of Fundraising & Partnerships

American Heart Association, Inc.; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategies across campaigns in the Gulf Coast Houston region. This hybrid role combines office work with in-person event support and regular local meetings.

You will build revenue through corporate sponsorships and donor relations, manage a pipeline, and recruit executive volunteers. The position offers a base salary with an incentive up to 25% based on targets.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fundraising, sales, or related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 75% and some overnight trips; reliable transportation.
• Proficient 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.
• Coordinate the event auction, including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.
• 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

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Event coordination

Travel readiness

Education

University/College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategies across campaigns in the Gulf Coast Houston region. This hybrid role combines office work with in-person event support and regular local meetings.

You will build revenue through corporate sponsorships and donor relations, manage a pipeline, and recruit executive volunteers. The position offers a base salary with an incentive up to 25% based on targets.