Development Director
2 days ago
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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