Due to staff promotions, the AHA is looking for a proven sales management individual to fill the Vice President Corporate & Donor Development – Active Events position in our Irving office. This candidate will be responsible for directing and collaborating with internal staff, corporations, and community leaders to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and fundraising efforts for the Dallas area. Accountable for managing top corporate accounts, securing cause sponsorships, identifying and recruiting volunteer leadership, and for holding others accountable to their fundraising goals and objectives. This position is responsibe for raising $7.2M through 2 Heart Walks and a CycleNation. Funds will be raised via corporate sponsorship, individual donors and point of sale campaigns in the Dallas territory.
- Campaign volunteer leadership recruitment and management.
- Revenue generation and volunteer management for the Heart Walk and sponsorships.
- Identifying and securing new multi-year six-figure sponsorships.
- Cultivation of individual donors to secure six-figure personal gifts.
- Conducting sales calls to generate new business for Life is Why We Give, AHA’s point of sale campaign.
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management, proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
- Expanding our reach into the philanthropic community of individuals to raise funds and awareness.
- Support strategic planning and forecasting by maintaining trend and forecasting reports and analysis.
- Manage/supervise assigned staff. Recruit, interview, hire, orient, provide training as appropriate, evaluate, counsel, provide discipline as needed, and terminate as necessary.
- Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years ’ experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.
- Must have at least 8 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.
- Must have at least 4 years of experience in a management capacity. This experience may occur within the 4 years related experience.
- Organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must.
- Candidates must be results driven with the ability to multi task and must also be willing and able to travel within the assigned territory up to 75%.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. 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.
- Ability to lead, guide and inspire staff and volunteers to achieve goals and objectives.
- Ability and willingness to work irregular hours and attend meetings beyond the framework of the normal working schedule.
- Demonstrate experience, skills or aptitude in sales and/or marketing.
- Skill in effective oral communications including conversing by telephone and conducting presentations to large and small groups.
- Skill in effective written communications, including business writing, clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations and other narrative pieces.