Fundraising Director — Revenue Growth & Partnerships

American Heart Association, Inc.; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Incentive program

Total rewards package

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director in the Boston market, based in Wellesley, MA with a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on generating revenue through corporate sponsorships and individual donations for Go Red campaigns, and involves up to 75% local travel.

You'll work in a small team to develop proposals, lead volunteers, coordinate events, and manage relationships with partners. The position offers base salary with up to 25% incentive and a robust benefits package.

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 up to 75% and some overnight trips; reliable transportation
• Must have basic knowledge and skill with 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.
• Develop and present proposals to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership and event volunteers.
• Coordinate the auction and lead volunteers to solicit items and packages for fundraising.
• Lead engagement of new individual membership for giving society with staff partnership.
• Plan and implement events with internal and external partners.
• Support campaign communication plans with the Communications Director

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Relationship Building

Microsoft Office

Education

University/College degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director in the Boston market, based in Wellesley, MA with a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on generating revenue through corporate sponsorships and individual donations for Go Red campaigns, and involves up to 75% local travel.

You'll work in a small team to develop proposals, lead volunteers, coordinate events, and manage relationships with partners. The position offers base salary with up to 25% incentive and a robust benefits package.