Development Director

Development Director

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We are currently hiring a Development Director in Austin. The director will generate revenue for our Executive Challenge initiative. This campaign involves interacting with top-level executives to heighten passion and impact through fundraising. You will work alongside team members across our top six markets in the Southwest region to build a strong executive campaign. This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive of up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, and engage C-suite and senior-level executives to participate in a fundraising Executive Challenge.

Cultivate meaningful relationships that align personal passions and corporate priorities with the mission and goals of our organization.

Design and execute customized engagement strategies that inspire each executive to leverage their networks, companies, and influence for philanthropic impact.

Partner with executives to set and achieve six-to seven-figure fundraising goals, providing personalized support, resources, and accountability.

Work with additional team members in the region and marketing to lead a complete PR and media effort that improves executive influence and community outreach.

Serve as the primary relationship manager for participating executives guiding them through recruitment, activation, and stewardship cycles.

Work closely with internal development teams to identify cross-market opportunities and corporate sponsorship emerging from executive relationships.

Track and report measurable outcomes tied to recruitment, revenue growth, visibility, and engagement benchmarks.

Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective top-level executives by conducting research that aligns with the campaign goals and the Association's mission.

Qualifications

3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.

University / College degree or equivalent experience.

Ability to travel locally approximately 75% of the time; 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level.

Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.

Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.

Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor / mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal : Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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