Hybrid Fundraising Director - Heart Walk & Corporate Giving

American Heart Association, Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employer retirement match

Employee wellness program

Telemedicine

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The American Heart Association, Inc. in Miami, FL is seeking a Development Director to drive revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign. The role is hybrid with frequent in-person community engagement and a fast-paced, sales-like environment. Base salary with an incentive up to 25% of base pay.

Join a mission-driven team that provides training, Heart U resources, and supportive benefits to help you succeed and balance work-life priorities.

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 as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• 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 requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• 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.
• Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
• Lead and 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

Sales experience

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association, Inc. in Miami, FL is seeking a Development Director to drive revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign. The role is hybrid with frequent in-person community engagement and a fast-paced, sales-like environment. Base salary with an incentive up to 25% of base pay.

Join a mission-driven team that provides training, Heart U resources, and supportive benefits to help you succeed and balance work-life priorities.