We have an excellent opportunity for the Executive Director of our Colorado Springs office. The candidate will serve in a pivotal leadership role, and reports to the Vice President Field Operations/Development. This position works with the highest level executives in the Colorado Springs area. Overall responsibilities include staffing volunteer Boards of Directors, volunteer engagement and development. Accountable for providing strategic direction and management of staff in corporate fundraising and event execution. Responsible for meeting specific financial targets in assigned territory. Responsible for fundraising and execution of Heart Ball event and management of Heart Walk and Heart Ball events. Participate and serve as AHA representative at community and corporate functions that will provide networking and visibility opportunities and facilitate generating new business contacts. Works under minimal supervision with broad latitude for independent judgment and decision-making within prescribed areas of authority. The net fundraising responsibility for this position is approximately $600,000, from the Heart Walk, Heart Ball, and Go Red for Women Luncheon.
- 5 years successful experience in non-profit fundraising, volunteer management or similar experience.
- 3 years of managerial experience, preferably with a sales team or fundraising team in a similar organization.
- Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics essential.
- Strong knowledge of the local and surrounding area business, medical, and philanthropic communities.
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management.
- Proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
- Demonstrated ability to secure corporate donations through participating in and leading top level sponsorship asks.
- Demonstrated efforts to cultivate major donors, secure large corporate sponsorships (of $50,000 or more), and identify and secure foundation gifts.
- Ability to prepare and manage operating budget.
- Collaborative approach to working with other internal partners, such as with Health Strategies Team and Youth Market Team to help drive specific AHA cause initiatives in defined markets.
- Candidates must be results driven with the ability to multi task, and must also be willing and able to travel frequently within the local area.
- Organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20lbs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Must be at least 18 years old.