Hybrid Development Director, Health Fundraising

American Heart Association; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, and

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee development & Training

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in Northeast Ohio to drive revenue for Heart Walk and Cycle Nation campaigns. You will oversee a four-person team, secure sponsorships and donations, and lead volunteer networks.

This is a full-time role with a hybrid schedule and incentive opportunities based on targets. The role emphasizes building corporate and donor relationships, presenting proposals, and coordinating events to advance the mission of healthier hearts in the

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related field.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 70% and some overnight trips; requires reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift/move large objects; if needed, break down into smaller parts or seek assistance.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorships and individual donations; achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with partners and donors.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective sponsors and donors by researching campaign goals and mission.
• Develop and present proposals and materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and oversee executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-event volunteers.
• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate teams to fundraise.
• Lead engagement of Cor Vitae giving society members and plan events for engagement.
• Plan and implement events with internal/external partners.
• Collaborate with Communications to support campaign plans.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Prospecting

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The American Heart Association is hiring a Development Director in Northeast Ohio to drive revenue for Heart Walk and Cycle Nation campaigns. You will oversee a four-person team, secure sponsorships and donations, and lead volunteer networks.

This is a full-time role with a hybrid schedule and incentive opportunities based on targets. The role emphasizes building corporate and donor relationships, presenting proposals, and coordinating events to advance the mission of healthier hearts in the