Are you ready to put your dynamic skills as a corporate sales or fundraising professional to the test? If so, read on to learn how you can join our hardworking development staff as we lead the charge in funding critical research, advocacy and educational programs to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke.
Is it about the money? Sure, but it’s about so much more. To continue the fight against the number 1 and number 5 causes of death in the world, we need dedicated staff who can engage and motivate our past, present and future volunteers and donors to become passionate about our mission and fundraising strategies.
If you have the desire to take your career to the next level, apply now to join our team as a Development Director . You will work on the Heart Walk and CycleNation campaigns for Long Island.
- meeting revenue goals for each event by developing and managing relationships with corporate and community partners;
- selling sponsorships and generating participant income for the annual Heart Walk and CycleNation;
- developing new company and volunteer recruitment plans as well as driving income goals;
- driving new business development through sponsorship sales;
- recruiting and stewarding c-suite volunteer leaders, team captains and walkers based on nationally established standard methodologies for Heart Walk fundraising;
- driving peer-to-peer fundraising;
- monitoring participant fundraising trends and implementing validated strategies to improve income;
- conducting a minimum of 10 face to face meetings per week;
- building a network of significant volunteer partnerships to advance our mission.
In this role, you will report to the Executive Director for LI and will be based in our Plainview, NY office.
Want to move your resume to the top so that you can become a “Relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives” ? Here are some things to consider:
- you will want to have demonstrated success in achieving assigned revenue goals;
- you should have the knowledge and ability to successfully identify, nurture, recruit, and manage relationships with top-level level volunteers/customers;
- we would like you to have excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and social skills;
- you are a self-starter who makes things happen;
- your experience in understanding and navigating corporate cultures to achieve goals will be invaluable;
- you are willing to work outside of standard hours in support of your events, sponsors and volunteers which may involve some evening and/or weekend work as needed;
- you able to travel within your territory daily as well as occasional travel to other locations.
Attracting hardworking, 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. Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with creative programs to develop your skills – helping you grow and thrive with our organization.