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Development (Sales) Director

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a high achieving fundraising/sales professional to fill a Development Director, Heart Walk position in Las Vegas. As the Director you collaborate with staff and volunteers in the overall planning, management and implementation of the Heart Walk campaign with a net revenue goal of $300,000 .

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • With a focus on business to business (B2B) relationships, manages current accounts, and new business development, to secure corporate sponsorship and employee engagement
  • Develops strategic plans with each company including year-round cultivation
  • Manages assigned community teams, establishing goals and developing action plans
  • Adheres to established Best Practices, benchmarks and timelines and conducts active community networking and outreach through 10+ face to face meetings on weekly basis with donors, volunteers and sponsors
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2-3 years successful experience in fundraising, outside sales or marketing
  • Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment, training, and management
  • Highly effective organizational, communication, negotiations and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
  • Self-starter able to work well in a team driven environment
  • Knowledge of AHA’s mission and programs
  • Ability to delegate and accomplish goals through volunteers.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Experience with the American Heart Association or similar nonprofit organization
  • Experience in securing high level corporate cash sponsorship
  • Comfortable with business to business sales, including cold calling

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 30 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 2 2018
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit