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Walk Director

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We are the organization that has been recognized by the NonProfit Times as “One of the Best Non-Profits to Work” year after year. The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Heart Walk (Sales) Director for our Nashville, TN market.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for achieving fundraising goals thru developing and maintaining relationships with AHA corporate partners and selling sponsorships for the annual Heart Walk
  • Accountability for recruiting and stewarding c-suite volunteer leaders, team captains and walkers based on nationally established best practices for the Heart Walk
  • Manages a portfolio of approximately 20-30 Heart Walk companies
  • Develops new company and volunteer recruitment plans as well as drives income goals while reporting directly to the VP. Development
  • Builds positive strategic business relationships with key decision makers in the defined market
  • Implements an annual Heart Walk Business plan to maximize revenue, volunteer involvement and build the Walk Brand identity.
  • Responsible for recognition and cultivation of volunteers throughout the year.
  • Reports on progress to affiliate management team as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the market, the affiliate and to the national center as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed around event schedules.
  • A minimum of 20 face to face meetings per week.
Educational Background: 
BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of prior outside sales or professional fundraising experience.
  • Must have a successful track record of meeting and exceeding goals and expectations, along with demonstrated negotiation and motivation skills.
  • Preference will be given to local candidates.

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 28 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 28 2018
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit