We have a great job opportunity for a Business Development (Fundraising) Director in Greater Phoenix. As a Director, you are a direct implementer and part of a dynamic staff and volunteer team responsible for the overall planning, management and implementation of the year-round Heart Walk campaign promoting a heart healthy lifestyle with a shared revenue goal of $2M net.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Generate revenue to support a shared fundraising goal of $2M net through corporate cash sponsorship and company participation.
- Utilize effective account management to maintain and grow current Heart Walk company involvement through year-round activation and cultivation
- Develop and implement an effective prospect pipeline resulting in new sponsorship and new company engagement, including cold calling and active follow up
- Actively participate in the cultivation, solicitation and management of current and new corporate sponsorship starting at $10K
- Manage assigned community teams participating in the Heart Walk
- Adhere 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+ years successful experience in fundraising, sales or marketing
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer partnerships including 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 and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
- Experience with the American Heart Association or similar nonprofit organization
- Experience in closing high level corporate cash sponsorship
- Experience in B2B Sales including cold calling
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 11 2018
Active Until:
Dec 11 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit