Are you looking for a job that offers satisfying and challenging work and makes a real difference in people’s lives? A job where you can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment and connect people to making a lifesaving impact? Would you like to be part of an organization that has been recognized by the NonProfit Times as “ One of the Best Nonprofits to Work” year after year? If so, the American Heart Association opportunity for a FUNDRAISING (SALES) DIRECTOR, YOUTH MARKET CAMPAIGNS may be for you!
THE YOUTH MARKET DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKING WITH K-12 SCHOOLS IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FUNDRAISING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. YOU WILL BE ON THE ROAD (ROAD WARRIOR) ABOUT 75% OF THE TIME SERVICING CURRENT SCHOOL ACCOUNTS, WORKING ON NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SECURING SPONSORSHIP TO ACHIEVE GOALS IN BOTH REVENUE AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION.
- Achieve a fundraising goal of $218,000 (gross)
- Manage 140+ school accounts/event to implement major fundraising initiatives (Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart and Red Out) to benefit the American Heart Association
- Maintain and cultivate current K-12 schools as well as recruit new schools
- Identify and secure cash sponsorship
- Recruit, train, coach and engage volunteers in Youth Market products and services
- Build strong relationships with volunteers including School Districts, Principals, Teachers and Parent Teacher Associations through outstanding customer service
- 2+ years outside sales or fundraising experience, with proven track record in achieving revenue goals
- Strong cold-calling, relationship-building and customer service skills
- Ability to thrive in a results-oriented fundraising/sales environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and ability to maintain a high volume of account data in a timely and accurate manner
- Highly effective organizational, multitasking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter who can work independently as well as in with a team
- Willing and able to travel extensively within given territory (40 school visits per week). Must have valid driver’s license, auto insurance and personal vehicle or other reasonable form of transportation
- Able to lift 15-20 pounds to transport supplies and materials
HERE ARE SOME OF THE PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Knowledge of school market
- Experience in K-12 school sales or fundraising, educational sales
- Ability to accomplish results through volunteer recruitment and management
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)