Region Senior Development Consultant

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Position Title: Region Senior Development Consultant
Location: Little Rock, Remote
Country: United States
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924 with the mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Over the years, the AHA has made significant strides in reducing cardiovascular disease deaths by half, but recognizes that there is still much work to be done. The organization operates in multiple countries and has a diverse workforce that reflects its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The AHA is dedicated to addressing the biggest health challenges and ensuring a healthier future for all individuals, regardless of their background.

Job Overview:
The Region Senior Development Consultant plays a crucial role in the SouthWest region, providing consulting services to development staff who lead signature fundraising campaigns such as Heart Challenge, Heart Ball, and Go Red for Women. This position is primarily home-office based, with a preference for candidates located in the SouthWest region states, including Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. The consultant will be responsible for training and advising on fundraising strategies, monitoring campaign revenue, and ensuring the successful execution of development campaigns. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying training needs and developing strategies to achieve fundraising goals, while also collaborating with corporate partners and strategic alliances.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Region Senior Development Consultant include serving as a liaison and subject matter expert in fundraising strategies, supporting the tracking and reporting of campaign revenue, advising on the planning and execution of development campaigns, conducting strategy meetings with assigned markets, providing regular follow-up to markets, leading and facilitating strategy meetings, ensuring compliance with national and regional policies, participating in the sourcing of staff and volunteers, identifying trends to achieve fundraising goals, collaborating with various departments, monitoring campaign revenue, training new staff, managing customer and campaign information, and ensuring timely communication with internal and external partners. The consultant will also be responsible for developing and implementing new strategic initiatives to increase revenue in field campaigns and providing on-site coverage during staff vacancies.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, preferably within a nonprofit organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential, and the ability to travel within the SouthWest region and to the National Center approximately 30% of the time is required. Preferred skills include the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority, a proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns, and knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. The educational background should ideally include coursework or training related to fundraising, nonprofit management, or business administration, which would provide a solid foundation for the responsibilities of the position.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a strong preference for experience in a nonprofit organization. This experience should include a demonstrated ability to drive successful fundraising campaigns and manage relationships with donors and stakeholders effectively.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Additional language skills may be beneficial, particularly in regions with diverse populations, but are not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a base salary range of $81,900 to $109,200, depending on experience. The position is incentive eligible based on achieving specific revenue targets. The American Heart Association offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a robust retirement program with employer matching. Employees also benefit from paid time off, professional development opportunities, and tuition assistance for further education. The AHA is committed to work-life harmonization and provides resources to support employees in balancing their professional and personal lives.