Development Director

Overview

Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays 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 Northern New Jersey. Newark NJ or surrounding area preferred. This is a home-office based position with local travel in your territory on a daily basis. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Ball fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Heart Ball Gala event .

We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive 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.

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Responsibilities

The Development Director plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by leveraging proven best practices within the Association. This strategic position focuses on securing significant multi-year contributions from both individual donors and corporate partners while also leading the recruitment and engagement of executive-level volunteers. The Director will be entrusted with an ambitious fundraising target and will lead high-impact campaigns that align with Association standards working closely with a collaborative and mission-driven team.

Key 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 Associations 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.
• Coordinate the event auction including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.
• 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.

Qualifications

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Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay : Base pay range will be $66700 to $83000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

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The American Heart Associations 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.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Biotechnology,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Research & Development,Training & Development,Grant Writing,Economic Development,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 66700 - 83000