The American Heart Association has an exciting opportunity for a Development (Fundraising) Director, Heart Walk. As the Director, you are part of a staff and volunteer team responsible for the overall planning, management and implementation of the Greater Phoenix Heart Walk campaign with a net revenue goal of $2.4 million.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages, accelerates and grows corporate team participation through ongoing communication and effective account management
- Develops and executes year-round pipeline for new business development
- Maintains current and prospects and secures new corporate sponsorship
- Applies and leverages established Best Practices, benchmarks and timelines
- Owns the details of accounts and pipeline to ensure optimal account management, communication and planning. Includes fully utilizing CRM systems.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to thrive in a results-driven, partner-focused environment that depends on personal and team accountability
- 2+ years successful fundraising, outside sales or marketing experience
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment, training and management
- Highly effective organizational, communication, negotiation 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 program
- Ability and willingness to travel within local area and to work evenings and weekends on occasion. (10-15 face to face meetings weekly)
Preferred skills we are looking for:
- Experience with the American Heart Association or a similar nonprofit organization
- Identifying and closing high level cash sponsorship
- Experience in B2B sales
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 15 2018
Active Until:
Feb 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit