We have an exciting opening for a SENIOR CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR- HEART WALK IN OUR TARRANT COUNTY OFFICE. The selected candidate will have fundraising responsibilities for the Tarrant County Fort Worth Heart Walk by bringing together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers of the community to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #5 killer in America. The net fundraising goal for the Heart Walk is $1.5 Million through corporate sponsorship and employee fundraising in the Tarrant County territory.
- Revenue generation and volunteer management for the Heart Walk and sponsorships.
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management, proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
- MANAGING THREE (3) STAFF TEAM MEMBERS TOWARDS ACHIEVING ESTABLISHED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
- Conducting sales calls to generate new business and manage existing companies.
- Recruiting and retaining valued volunteers, sponsors & key corporate & community leaders.
- Expanding our reach into the philanthropic community of individuals to raise funds and awareness.
- Coordinating event logistics.
- Participating as a team leader for the division.
- Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years’ experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.
- 5+ 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.
- Organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must.
- CANDIDATES MUST BE RESULTS DRIVEN WITH THE ABILITY TO MULTI TASK, AND MUST ALSO BE WILLING AND ABLE TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE ASSIGNED TERRITORY APPROXIMATELY 75% OF THE TIME.
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Moderate 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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