We have an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Development Director for Tyler and Longview, TX. The American Heart Association is seeking a high energy, competitive, and achievement driven individual to focus on our Tyler Heart Ball, Tyler Heart Walk, Longview Heart Walk, and the Longview Go Red for Women luncheon. This position has a total fundraising goal of $385k, requiring someone who has experience with large fundraising goals and large events. If you have a strong fundraising or outside sales background where you traveled in an assigned territory OR if you have an event coordination background coupled with sales or fundraising we want to hear from you! THIS IS A HOME OFFICE POSITION BASED IN TYLER.
- Revenue generation and volunteer management for the Heart Ball, Heart Walks and Go Red for Women Luncheon.
- Event management and logistics.
- Conducting sales calls to generate new business and manage existing companies.
- Developing relationships with volunteers, sponsors & key corporate & community leaders.
- Goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness.
- Coordinating event efforts.
- Networking within the local area, and recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in fundraising, outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have experience with Executive Leadership recruitment.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to attract, recruit, manage and evaluate high level volunteers.
- Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fund-raising reports.
- Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel locally approximately 75% of the time when necessary.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
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