Development Director

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewNow is the time to join an organization that enables you to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career!The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Director within our Puget Sound Division . The Development Director will manage the Leaders for Life and Woman of Impact & Teen of Impact initiatives. This will include recruiting fundraising volunteers, securing financial contributions in support of our mission, individual donor cultivation, special event implementation and working collaboratively with internal development staff. The position is based in Seattle and will involve regular travel and the ability to work effectively from home and the field as well as participate in occasional meetings in the Downtown Seattle office.The American Heart Association offers programs to help you maintain work/life satisfaction according to 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 various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.\#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life satisfaction, and our Guiding Values - Check out this hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter today!Responsibilities

• Drive peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals. Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls. Appropriately document scheduled appointments and results.
• Recruit, engage and recognize high-level volunteers for participation in local, competitive fundraising campaigns. Provide effective orientation, training, and ongoing coaching for recruited volunteers to maximize revenue and volunteer experience.
• Build powerful partnerships externally and internally.
• Identify and network with key donors and volunteers. Work collaboratively with volunteers and donors as well as internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.
• Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.
• Organize local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers. Manage event logistics - digitally and in-person.Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in professional fundraising/development or outside sales, management of special event fundraising, sales, marketing and public relations functions
  • Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills to secure donors and attract, recruit, and manage 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 sound judgment in decision making
  • Possess problem-solving skills and be solution-oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to organize 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 50% and overnight travel up to 5%
  • Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. These skills are subject to testing.Compensation & BenefitsThis position offers a base salary that can pay between $63,480-$82,570. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. This position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.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.
    • 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. Heart U 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 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.At American Heart Association - American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities\#AHAIND1\#LI-HybridLocation US-WA-SeattlePosted Date 6 months ago (9/13/2022 6:11 PM)Requisition ID 2022-9177Job Category Field CampaignsPosition Type Full TimeLocation: WA-Seattle

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