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Director of Development - Walk

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Director of Developmentoverseeing our walk campaign in the Greater Washington DC area .

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinates, plans and implements activities and resources necessary to achieve Heart Walk campaign goals and fundraising objectives in the assigned territory
  • Provides staff support, in the areas of volunteer recruitment, event logistics, year-round planning, sponsorship solicitation, and evaluation of the Heart Walk
  • Provides expertise in Heart Walk policies, procedures, and programs
  • Responsible for volunteer recruitment and management and ensures adequate volunteer staffing for day of event
  • Recruits, develops, manages and cultivates corporate accounts and sponsorships to support Heart Walk events
  • Supports corporate partners and team leaders effectively
  • Manages Heart Walk events to provide adequate customer service, trouble shooting, day of event logistical support and completion
  • Supports and ensures execution of National and Affiliate policies, procedures, standards, best practices, benchmarks and guidelines
  • Confirms thorough, timely and accurate data entry of relevant information
  • Utilizes existing national and affiliate Heart Walk materials, products and recruitment tools including running and reviewing reports to support campaign management
  • Ensures the integrity and security of donor information and adheres to the Affiliate’s Special Event Cash Handling policies
  • Collaborates with other AHA staff and volunteers as needed to promote and support local initiatives and to optimize Heart Walk market strategy and consistency
  • Effectively supervises and directs support administrative staff in work necessary to achieve objectives
  • Other duties and projects may be assigned to the role, which provide general assistance as needed to support the mission of the American Heart Association
Educational Background: 
BA or BS degree or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles, practices, techniques and current trends
  • Experience in event planning, organizing, consultation, and volunteer management
  • Ability to recruit, manage and evaluate high level volunteers for appropriate utilization
  • Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation and training
  • Ability to organize and prioritize large events and multiple projects
  • Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals and fundraising reports
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned geographical territory and to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Ability to use relevant tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and database programs and voice mail)
  • Minimum 1-3 years’ work experience, preferably in special event fundraising, territory sales, or related field

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: 
Feb 15 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit