Development Director

1 day ago

Houston, Texas, United States American Heart Association Full time
Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career. We are hiring a Development Director, School Engagement working with schools and school districts in West Houston, TX.

Responsibilities
  • Implement the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge / American Heart Challenge programs with school-based coordinators to raise funds through educational fundraising programs.
  • Sell our lifesaving mission to local schools through prospecting and securing school participation while providing tools and training to help schools establish and meet their fundraising goals.
  • Present program information at school assembly events to teach about the Association and the program.
  • Achieve income and school recruitment goals through the management of existing customers and school accounts, and prospecting and cultivating new school accounts.
  • Coordinate, plan, and implement activities and resources necessary to achieve campaign goals and fundraising objectives in the assigned territory.
  • Maintain and track all related fundraising data.
  • Recruit volunteers to develop and manage school-wide events, while building new relationships and providing ongoing support to volunteers in each school.
  • Partner with school district employees to support wellness programs and fundraise for the Association and work with other School Engagement staff for implementation.
  • Develop effective customer relationships, through time management, persuasion, organization, competitiveness, and persistence.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and volunteer management.
  • Ensure adherence to all national and regional School Engagement policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type of experience.
  • Proven leadership and management skills, demonstrated by the ability to organize, plan, implement, and evaluate.
  • Demonstrated community organizational skills with the ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to work with all social strata, occupations, and a diverse set of backgrounds.
  • Presentation skills for small and large groups.
  • Ability to work as part of an integrated team.
  • Intermediate knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to do daily local travel approximately 90%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
Compensation and 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, based on the type of position; 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.

  • Business Development Director

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Paragon Space Development Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Business Development Capture DirectorParagon Space Development Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Business Development Capture Director to join our team. As a key member of our business development team, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities that align with our company's strategic plans and...

  • Business Development Director

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Paragon Space Development Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Director to lead our pursuit of key business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of military and government procurement processes, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.Key Responsibilities:Identify and pursue key business opportunities that...

  • Development Director

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Young Life Full time

    Job Title: Development DirectorYoung Life is seeking a skilled Development Director to oversee the operations of several departments providing mission services and facilitating effective functioning of the entire operations segment.Key Responsibilities:Donor Management: Ensure each major donor has a primary caller who balances their interests with the goal...

  • Director of Development

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    About the Role:The Director of Development will be a key member of the InsideHigherEd team, responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and alumni to secure philanthropic support for the organization. This seasoned fundraiser will play a vital role in advancing the organization's fundraising goals and ensuring the long-term...

  • Development Director

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    {"Job Title": "Director of Development", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a seasoned fundraiser to join our team as a Director of Development. As a key member of the University Development Office, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and alumni to secure philanthropic support for Texas Southern University. This...

  • Development Director

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Title: Director of DevelopmentJob Summary:The Director of Development will play a key role in advancing the university's fundraising goals and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our institution. This seasoned fundraiser will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and alumni to secure philanthropic...

  • Development Director

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Title: Director of DevelopmentJoin InsideHigherEd as a key member of our University Development Office, responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and alumni to secure philanthropic support for Texas Southern University.Job Summary:The Development Director will play a vital role in advancing the university's fundraising...

  • Development Director

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    About Texas Southern UniversityTexas Southern University is a Carnegie Research 2 institution dedicated to academic excellence, research, and fostering the next generation of leaders. Our commitment to innovation and education has placed us in the top tier of the Historical Black College and University institutions, and our Development Office plays a crucial...

  • Director of Development

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Rice University Full time

    Job SummaryRice University seeks a seasoned Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising efforts for the Parents and Families portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, this strategic leader will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects, with a focus on securing gifts at the $100K to $4.9M level.Key...

  • Business Development Director

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States CEVA Full time

    Job Title: Business Development DirectorCEVA Logistics is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Director to join our team. As a Business Development Director, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing and executing sales strategies, and building strong relationships with key...

  • Business Development Director

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States CEVA Logistics Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Director to join our team at CEVA Logistics. As a Business Development Director, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing and executing sales strategies, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.Key...

  • Director of Business Development

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States UHS Full time

    Job Title: Director of Business DevelopmentHorizon Health is seeking a highly skilled Director of Business Development to join our team at Thousand Branches Wellness, a new outpatient behavioral health clinic in Houston, TX. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, developing strategic marketing plans, and...

  • Business Development Director

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States LabConnect Full time

    Job Title: Business Development DirectorLabConnect is seeking a highly skilled Business Development Director to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing and executing strategic plans to drive growth, and building strong relationships with clients and...

  • Director of Business Development

    7 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Encompass Energy Services Full time

    Job Title: Director of Business DevelopmentEncompass Energy Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Development to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and development through strategic planning, market analysis, and relationship building.Key...

  • Director of Business Development

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States DAC, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director of Business DevelopmentAt DAC, Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Development to lead our business development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic partnerships, and managing a team of business development professionals.Key...

  • Director of Development

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Rice University Full time

    Job SummaryRice University seeks a seasoned fundraising professional to join its Development Office as a Director of Development – Parents and Families. This strategic leader will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects from parents of current and former students, with a focus on securing gifts at the $100K to $4.9M...

  • Business Development Director

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States J.S. Held LLC Full time

    Job Title: Business Development DirectorWe are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Director to join our team at J.S. Held LLC. As a key member of our Business Development Team, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, cultivating new business, and diversifying opportunities across practice groups.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute...

  • Director of Business Development

    7 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Trimac Transportation Full time

    Director of Business DevelopmentTrimac Transportation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Business Development to lead the strategic growth initiatives for our shop and washrack services division. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving revenue, expanding market presence, and building strong...

  • Business Development Director

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States ECS Limited Full time

    Job Title: Director of Business DevelopmentWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Development to join our team at ECS Group of Companies. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and development through strategic marketing initiatives, market research, and client relationship...

  • Business Development Director

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Inertia Resources Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director of Business DevelopmentWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Development to join our team at Inertia Resources Inc. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development.Job Responsibilities:Develop and execute business growth strategies to drive...