Senior Development Director — Heart Ball Campaign Lead

American Heart Association; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee wellness program

PTO 16 days + 12 holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Sr. Development Director to lead revenue generation for the Heart Ball fundraising campaign.

The role reports to the VP of Development and is office-based with daily travel throughout the Jacksonville market. You will build relationships with corporate partners and donors, recruit volunteers, and oversee event planning and campaign communications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• Bachelor's 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.
• 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

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Sr. Development Director to lead revenue generation for the Heart Ball fundraising campaign.

The role reports to the VP of Development and is office-based with daily travel throughout the Jacksonville market. You will build relationships with corporate partners and donors, recruit volunteers, and oversee event planning and campaign communications.