We have an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Development Director, Heart & Stroke Walk in our Austin Division. The selected candidate will have fundraising responsibilities tied to corporate sponsorship and participant income for the annual Austin Heart & Stroke Walk. This position has a planned fundraising goal of $500-$600K annually. This event brings together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers within the community to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #5 killer in America. The territory is the Austin area.In 2018, the Austin Heart & Stroke Walk raised $1.5M. The projected goal raised for this year is $1.73M.
The date of the next Austin Heart & Stroke Walk is October 19 th , 2019.
- Revenue generation and volunteer management for the Austin Heart & StrokeWalk.
- Conducting sales calls to generate new business and manage existing companies.
- Developing relationships with volunteers, sponsors and key corporate and community leaders.
- Goalsetting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness.
- Working alongside the events and logistics team to coordinating events efforts and meet company needs to deliver on promised activations.
- Networking within the local area and recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree. Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1½ years’ experience equates to 1 full-time year of higher education.
- Must have at least 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.
- The organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management.
- Proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
- Candidates must be results driven with the ability to multitask.
- Must have strong knowledge and skill set within Microsoft OfficeSuite including but not limited to managing emails in Outlook, developing reports in Excel, creating presentations in PowerPoint and crafting letters in Word.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must also be willing and able to travel within the assigned territory up to 75%.