Development Director, Go Red

Now is the time to join an organization that enables you to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career!

We are currently hiring for a Development Director in Cincinnati. The Director will support all aspects of our Go Red for Women and Heart of Cincinnati corporate fundraising campaigns. These campaigns include our signature Go Red for Women Luncheon and Heart Ball events respectively.

We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. Competitive salary with incentive potential is offered.

The American Heart Association offers programs to help you maintain work/life satisfaction according to your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university as well as various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.

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Responsibilities:

• Prospect, secure, and handle corporate sponsorships.

• Support all aspects of the auction at both events and ensure revenue goal is achieved. This includes soliciting auction items and handling volunteer auction committees.

• Drive peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals. Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls. Appropriately documents scheduled appointments and results.

• Develop profiles on the top businesses within the assigned markets with a documented plan to secure their involvement.

• Execute digital experience/event logistics based on national best practices.

• Work closely with a Communications Director to assist in developing and handling a promotion/communications plan for the campaigns.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred; college graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

• Ability to thrive in a results-driven and collaborative environment with highly effective organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to recruit, train, and manage high level volunteers to accomplish established goals.

• Skill in making oral presentations to large and small audiences and ability to write clear and concise narratives.

• Ability to do daily travel up to 75% and overnight travel up to 5%.

• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on your team achieving certain revenue targets on a quarterly and annual basis.

Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with innovative programs to develop your skills – helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association.

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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