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Position Title: Development Director
Location: Louisville
Country: United States
Deadline Date: No specific deadline indicated, apply timely.

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a leading organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, with a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Established over a century ago, the AHA has grown to become a trusted leader in cardiovascular and brain health, operating in numerous countries and employing thousands of individuals. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and focuses on work-life harmonization for its employees. The AHA is known for its innovative programs and initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for all individuals, regardless of their background.

Job Overview:
The Development Director position at the American Heart Association in Louisville is a pivotal role that focuses on driving revenue through corporate sponsorships and individual donations. This position is hybrid, requiring in-person meetings and collaboration with the Senior Development Director overseeing the Heart Challenge campaign, particularly the Heart Walk and Hard Hats with Heart events. The Development Director will work in a fast-paced sales environment, where achieving revenue targets is crucial. The role offers a base salary with the potential for an incentive of up to 25% based on performance. The AHA provides various resources to support employees in maintaining work-life balance and professional development, including access to Heart U, their corporate university.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Development Director will be responsible for generating revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorships and individual donations. Key duties include achieving revenue goals through relationship building with corporate partners and donors, maintaining a pipeline of prospective sponsors, developing and presenting proposals, recruiting executive Volunteer leadership and committees, motivating corporate team participation in events, and planning and implementing events in collaboration with internal and external partners. Additionally, the Director will work closely with the Communications Director to support campaign communication plans, ensuring alignment with the AHA's mission and goals.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in Fundraising, sales, or a similar field. The role requires the ability to travel locally up to 70%, necessitating reliable transportation. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move large objects, with assistance as needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.

Educational Background:
While a university or college degree is preferred, equivalent experience in a relevant field may also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a background that supports their ability to manage and cultivate relationships with high-level leaders, particularly at the C-Suite level.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a related area. Experience in managing relationships with corporate sponsors and high-level executives is highly desirable, as is a proven track record of achieving revenue targets and driving successful fundraising campaigns.

Languages:
While specific language requirements are not mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory given the nature of the role and the need for effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a hybrid work model, combining remote work with in-person meetings. The AHA offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary and performance-based incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a robust retirement program with employer matching. Employees receive a minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, increasing with seniority, and 12 paid holidays. The AHA also provides tuition assistance for employees seeking further education related to their roles.