We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic fundraising or sales professional as a DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, HEART WALK in our ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION based in Irvine. As the Director you are part of a staff and volunteer team responsible for the overall planning, management and implementation of the Heart Walk campaign and SHARES IN AN OVERALL REVENUE GOAL OF $2M+ .
Areas of Responsibility:
- Shares in responsibility of the overall revenue team goal generated primarily through a combination of corporate cash sponsorship and company team participation.
- Manages current Heart Walk companies through strong account management of revenue producing team participation including recruitment of company leaders, team captains and individual walker through year-round activation and cultivation
- Actively participates in the cultivation, solicitation and management of corporate sponsorship starting at $10K
- Develops an effective prospect pipeline for new corporate development resulting in new sponsorship and new team engagement
- Manages assigned community teams participating in the Heart Walk in establishing goals and developing action plans to achieve those goals
- Adheres to established Best Practices, benchmarks and timelines and conducts active B2B outreach and community networking through 10+ face to face meetings on weekly basis
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience:
- 2-3 years successful experience in fundraising, outside sales or marketing
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment, training, and management
- Highly effective organizational, communication, negotiations and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
- Self-starter able to work well in a team driven environment
- Knowledge of AHA’s mission and programs
- Ability to delegate and accomplish goals through volunteers.
- Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Experience with the American Heart Association or similar nonprofit organization
- Experience in securing high level corporate cash sponsorship
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.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 16 2017
Active Until:
Sep 16 2017
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit