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Youth Market Director

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Fundraising Director-Educational Sector (Youth Market Director) in our SouthWest affiliate office serving the Central Texas area ( Waco – Temple – Killeen – Belton ). You will be responsible for implementing the AHA's Kids Heart Challenge event as the liaison with school-based coordinators, (typically PE Teachers/school principals/superintendents) to raise funds through our educational fundraising program with approximately 120+ schools in the Waco, Temple, Killeen, Belton, and surrounding areas (Waco ISD, Midway ISD, Temple ISD, Killen ISD, Belton ISD, Copperas Cove ISD, China Spring ISD, Gatesville ISD, Academy ISD, etc.). Key responsibilities include selling our lifesaving mission to local schools through prospecting and securing school participation while providing tools and training to help schools establish and meet their fundraising goals; recruiting and managing strong relationships with volunteers; while ensuring overall success of the programs. Your position has a fundraising net goal this year of approximately $300,000. You must exceed challenging fundraising goals by developing effective customer relationships, through time management, persuasion, organization, competitiveness, and persistence.

You will be out in your territory 75% of your time driving to 7-10 schools a day, recruiting schools during Recruitment Season, Planning Events with schools before the Winter Break and Presenting at 50+ school assemblies from January - March. Early morning start times . This could be a home or office-based position. We offer a yearly salary, a yearly incentive for exceeding the fundraising goals for the position, travel reimbursement and a great benefits package.

Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years’ experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience, including proven success in sales or fundraising required.
  • Ability to work evenings and drive locally approximately 75% of the time.
  • Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Proficient knowledge and skill with office-related computer programs used for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 28 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 28 2019
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit