The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a proven sales representative to fill the REGIONAL FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR for our LAKE CHARLES, LA MARKET . Primary purpose will be to cultivate and solicit corporate sponsorships and individual donations for one annual HEART WALK events and one HEART BALL event.
NOTE: THIS IS A WORK OUT OF YOUR HOME POSITION THAT REQUIRES DAILY TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE DESIGNATED MARKET
- 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)
Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and a Fit-Friendly work environment.
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.