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Position Title: Development Director, Boston
Location: Bridgewater, Wellesley
Country: United States
Deadline Date: No specific deadline indicated, apply timely to not miss an opportunity.

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 in 1924, the AHA has grown to become a prominent health organization with a presence in all 50 states and numerous countries worldwide. The organization employs thousands of individuals and engages millions of volunteers, focusing on cardiovascular health and advocating for Health Equity. The AHA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that every individual has access to quality healthcare and the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

Job Overview:
The Development Director for Boston is responsible for driving revenue in support of the American Heart Association's mission. This role is hybrid, requiring daily travel within the Boston Metro market while being based in the Wellesley office. The Development Director will work in a fast-paced sales environment, focusing on achieving revenue goals through various Fundraising strategies, including corporate sponsorships, individual donor cultivation, and Volunteer recruitment for campaigns such as Heart Walk and CycleNation. The position offers a base salary with the potential for an incentive of up to 25% based on revenue targets. The AHA provides resources for work-life harmonization and professional development, including access to Heart U, their corporate university.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Development Director will be tasked with achieving bold market fundraising goals and ensuring the recruitment and development of volunteer leadership. Key responsibilities include:

• Soliciting large dollar and multi-year corporate sponsorships and individual donations.
• Researching and identifying potential corporate partners and volunteers for AHA campaigns.
• Building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors to enhance their financial commitment.
• Engaging and mobilizing CEOs and community leaders to participate in fundraising efforts.
• Leading volunteer committees and managing event timelines and business plans.
• Overseeing campaign management, including planning, Logistics, implementation, and post-event evaluation.
• Collaborating with the Communications Director to promote campaign communication plans.
• Developing profiles of top businesses in the assigned market to secure their involvement.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field. They must have knowledge of community organizations, sales, fundraising, and Marketing principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to present to large and small groups. Candidates should also have experience forming strategic alliances with Fortune 1000 companies and be able to travel up to 75% within the local market. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and candidates should be able to lift and move large objects as necessary. Preferred qualifications include a university degree and experience working with high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.

Educational Background:
A university or college degree is preferred, although equivalent experience may be considered. The role requires a strong understanding of fundraising principles and practices, as well as experience in sales and marketing.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a similar field. Candidates should have a proven track record of achieving revenue goals and cultivating relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors.

Languages:
While no specific language requirements are mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory due to the nature of the role involving communication with diverse stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a robust retirement program with employer matching. The AHA offers a minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, increasing with seniority, and 12 paid holidays. The organization supports professional development through tuition assistance and various employee resource groups. The AHA is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and workplace culture.