Development Director

2 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States American Heart Association Full time

About the Role

The American Heart Association is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts in the Raleigh/Durham office. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and cultivating a network of high-impact donors and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals
  • Secure financial contributions through exploratory meetings and revenue-focused sales calls
  • Recruit, engage, and recognize high-level volunteers for participation in local fundraising campaigns
  • Build and maintain relationships with key donors and volunteers, as well as internal staff
  • Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving
  • Coordinate local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in professional fundraising/development or outside sales, management of special event fundraising, sales, marketing, and public relations functions
  • Validated ability to use interpersonal skills to secure donors and attract, recruit, and lead volunteers and collaborate internally and externally
  • Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training
  • Ability to apply good judgment in decision making
  • Possess problem-solving skills and be solution-oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze number goals
  • Ability to use social media and other digital channels
  • Ability to travel daily up to 30% within the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill market
  • Basic knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance and recognition through merit increases and incentive programs
  • A wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a robust retirement program
  • Professional development opportunities, including access to our national online university, HeartU
  • Work-life harmonization through paid time off, paid holidays, and employee wellness programs

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture, and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds. Our 2028 Goal is to drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.


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