The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a proven sales representative to fill the REGIONAL FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR for our ALEXANDRIA, LA MARKET . Primary purpose will be to cultivate and solicit corporate sponsorships and individual donations for one annual HEART WALK events and one GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON event.
- Recruitment of volunteer executive leadership committees
- Interaction with high level decision makers & community leaders
- Setting and meeting aggressive fund-raising goals ( $250,000-$400,000)
- Building new client relationships
- Securing corporate sponsorships and individual donations
- Daily travel throughout the territory
- 2+ years of fundraising and/or outside sales experience.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals.
- Solid networking and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel)
Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Specific benefits include: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Retirement plan with generous employer contributions * Twelve paid holidays * Paid time off * Flexible spending accounts * Life insurance plan * Start! Fit-Friendly environment.
NOTE: THIS IS A WORK OUT OF YOUR HOME POSITION THAT REQUIRES DAILY TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE DESIGNATED MARKET.
The American Heart Association is dedicated to diversity it the workplace. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, marital status or based on political or religious opinions or affiliations, membership or non-membership in employee organizations.