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Director of Development - Heart Walk

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North Augusta, SC, United States
Full-time

The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a DIRECTOR OF HEART WALK in our MID-ATLANTIC AFFILIATE office located in NORTH AUGUSTA, SC! This is a huge corporate based event that brings together thousands of people from across the region to raise funds.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The Director should have 2-5 years’ experience – including sales/and or high level of fundraising experience and volunteer management at a nonprofit organization
  • A broad knowledge of the NORTH AUGUSTA business community is also important
  • Serving as a field account manager for key accounts, you will ensure that a plan exists for and play an integral role in procuring sponsorship and recruiting team captains and walkers to meet specific company fundraising goals by working with people of all levels
  • To be a coach, motivator and relationship builder
  • Train, manage, guide, motivate volunteers to achieve objectives
  • Conduct sales calls to penetrate new businesses and build existing relationships, set goals with individuals and companies and inspire them to attain those goals as event leaders and participants
  • Utilizes existing national and affiliate Heart Walk materials, products and recruitment tools including running and reviewing reports to support campaign management
  • Prior experience with event planning and logistics experience
Educational Background: 
BA or BS degree in related field or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Ability to set aggressive goals with clients
  • Ability to plan, work independently and adhere to budget and timeline expectations
  • Superior organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to travel within the territory and work flexible hours
Compensation/Benefits: 

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.

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: 
Aug 19 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 19 2017
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit