Hybrid Development Director – Fundraising Leader (Boston)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee wellness program

PTO 16 days

12 holidays

Job summary

American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director in the Boston market to drive revenue for Go Red for Women campaigns, including the Go Red for Women Luncheon and Leaders of Impact initiatives. This role reports to the Development team and will manage local sponsors and donors.

The position requires 75% travel, is hybrid with office in Wellesley, MA, and offers base salary with an incentive up to 25% of base pay. Strong networking and event coordination are key to success.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fundraising, sales, or related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• 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.
• Coordinate the event auction, including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular member engagement events.
• 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 experience

Sales skills

Relationship building

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director in the Boston market to drive revenue for Go Red for Women campaigns, including the Go Red for Women Luncheon and Leaders of Impact initiatives. This role reports to the Development team and will manage local sponsors and donors.

The position requires 75% travel, is hybrid with office in Wellesley, MA, and offers base salary with an incentive up to 25% of base pay. Strong networking and event coordination are key to success.