The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR – EDUCATIONAL SECTOR in our SouthWest Affiliate, home based in Central Arkansas. Under the direction of the Vice President, the Fundraising Director-Educational Sector is responsible for implementing the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events. You will work with school based coordinators,PRINCIPALS, PE TEACHERS, DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, AND SUPERINTENDENTS to raise funds through our school based educational fundraising program. YOU WILL ALSO ACT AS THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION LIAISON WITH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS . We have approximately 150 schools participating with 300+ potential. You’re responsible for achieving income and recruitment goals through the cultivation of existing customers, while prospecting for new school accounts. The Fiscal Year net amount goal is $325K.
This position requires you to be in the territory 75% OF YOUR TIME, DRIVING FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL AND GETTING IN AND OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE VIRTUALLY EVERY DAY . If this is something you don’t think you would enjoy, then this position is probably not right for you. You could have some overnight stays in your territory, approximately once a month for 2-3 days. We offer a yearly incentive for exceeding the fundraising goals for the position, travel reimbursement and a great benefits package. THIS WILL BE A HOME OFFICE POSITION, LOCATED WITHIN THE TERRITORY.
- 2+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FUNDRAISING, OUTSIDE SALES OR IN A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN A SIMILAR CAPACITY. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- ABILITY TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE 75% OF THE TIME DAILY IN A LARGE TERRITORY. YOU WILL BE PAID MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
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