We have a great job opportunity for an experienced results-oriented fundraising and/or sales professional to join the American Heart Association team as a Senior Development Director responsible for the Research Roundtable campaign, which is focused on high level volunteers and donors in the life-science, venture capital, bio-tech and healthcare industries. The Senior Director, working with executive level volunteers and staff, manages and executes the campaign driving revenue through corporate cash sponsorship and individual giving to achieve a net revenue goal of $800,000.The position can be based in San Jose or Oakland.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develops and implements a strategic year-round campaign plan to achieve the established goal utilizing AHA best practices
- Identifies, recruits and manages executive level volunteers primarily in the venture capital, medical device and bio-tech industries
- Maintains and grows current corporate sponsors through year-round cultivation
- Secures new high-level corporate sponsorship through developing and implementing a strong prospect pipeline
- Cultivates current and secures new individual philanthropic donors
- Oversees event execution
- Conducts active 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:
- 3+ years successful experience in fundraising, sales or marketing
- Ability to recruit, train, and manage high level volunteers to accomplish established goals
- Ability to thrive in a results-driven and collaborative environment with highly effective organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Skill in making oral presentations to large and small audiences and ability to write clear and concise narratives
- Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed
Here are some of the preferred experience/skills we are looking for:
- Experience working with executives in the life science, healthcare or venture capital industries
- Related nonprofit fundraising experience
- Experience in closing high level corporate sponsorship
- Knowledge of AHA’s mission and programs
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 15 2018
Active Until:
Aug 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit