The American Heart Association has an exciting opportunity for a Development (Fundraising) Director, Heart Walk. 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 with a net revenue goal of $2.4 million. The position is based in our Downtown Los Angeles office.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages and grows existing corporate team participation through ongoing communication and effective account management
- Develops and cultivates pipeline for new business development
- Maintains current and secures new corporate sponsorship
- Applies and leverages established best practices, benchmarks and timelines
- Conducts active community networking and outreach through 10+ face to face meetings on weekly basis with donors, volunteers and sponsors.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years successful experience in fundraising or sales
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment, training, and management with a partner-focused approach
- Strong organizational, communication, negotiations and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
- Self-starter able to work well in a team driven environment
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the territory and to work evenings and weekends as needed
Here are some of the preferred experience/skills we are looking for:
- Experience with the American Heart Association or similar non-profit experience in a fundraising position
- Experience in closing high level corporate sponsorship
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 17 2018
Active Until:
Feb 17 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit