School Fundraising Director

American Heart Association, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition Assistance

PTO minimum 16 days per year

Job summary

The American Heart Association, Inc. is hiring a Development Director, School Engagement to drive fundraising initiatives through engaging K-12 students in Southern Kansas. This role involves travel across the region and requires extensive relationship management with schools, volunteers, and community organizations.

As a full-time position, the Director will be responsible for meeting a fundraising goal of $280,000 by recruiting volunteers and ensuring exceptional customer service while promoting programs aimed at enhancing students' health through the Kids Heart Challenge. Flexibility in schedule is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising or sales.
• Ability to travel locally and have reliable transportation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience in data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Meet fundraising goal of $280,000 through volunteer engagement.
• Develop relationships with schools to promote health initiatives.
• Manage CRM databases and account information.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sales experience

Data management

Microsoft Office proficiency

CRM usage

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Development Director, School Engagement. This is a full‑time, field‑based position requiring extensive travel across Southern Kansas. Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings and evenings, is essential to accommodate the needs of schools and events.

In this fast‑paced fundraising/sales role, you will engage K‑12 students with the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, working with hundreds of schools to promote physical activity and learning. The role also involves extensive data management, continuously updating account information in our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft Office products. You will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support.

Responsibilities

This position is directly responsible for meeting an overall fundraising goal of $280,000 (participant income and corporate sponsorship) through exceptional volunteer recruitment and engagement, customer service and account management, all while motivating kids to take their health to heart.

• Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in life‑saving initiatives including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges, activities and student assemblies (in‑person and digital experiences).
• Develop and cultivate ongoing relationships with teachers, principals and district superintendents.
• Establish and maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators, including detailed planning and kick‑off meetings to set schools up for success.
• Manage and continuously update account information within our CRM databases and Microsoft products.
• High‑volume account management that regularly involves working with 5–10 schools each day— in‑person where possible or online/by phone.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field consistent with the Association's flexible work arrangements policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, “we can do this” environment.
• Extensive data management experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM usage, including data reporting.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (e.g., boxes) when necessary.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to engage with schools and manage events.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation – Competitive base salary reviewed regularly; adjustments as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – Incentive eligible based on achievement of targets.
• Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution, employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – Employee Resource Groups, mentoring program, and Heart U national online university resources.
• Work‑Life Harmonization – PTO minimum 16 days per year (increases with seniority) and 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance for further education or career development related to current duties.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities