The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Development (Fundraising) Director in our Inland Empire Division based in Riverside. The Director will focus on corporate fundraising (sales) and work in collaboration with volunteers and staff in the overall planning, management and implementation of the Heart Walk and Go Red For Women campaigns with a combined net revenue goal of approximately $1M.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages relationships with existing corporate accounts to maintain and grow financial support and employee engagement to reach fundraising goals
- Develops and implements year-round pipeline for new business development
- Leads and actively participates in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and management of corporate sponsorship and involvement
- Drives the ongoing process of Identify, recruiting and managing executive level volunteers in the medical and corporate fields
- Adheres to established Best Practices, benchmarks and timelines and 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, outside sales or marketing
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer 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
- 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 securing high level corporate cash sponsorship
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 25 2018
Active Until:
Jun 25 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit