Development Director

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Arlington
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Overview Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We are currently hiring a Development Director in Northeast PA market (can be located in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Laporte, Montrose, Jim Thorpe, Hanover, Kingston and surrounding areas) . The Director will generate revenue for our Go Red For Women and Heart Walk fundraising campaigns. This campaign includes our signature Go Red For Women Luncheon, Heart Walk and Impact Campaigns event. We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. 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 achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through 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 additional training and support, locally. TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. Responsibilities The Development Director is responsible for achieving revenue generation goals. This will include solicitation of large dollar and multi-year corporate sponsorships, individual donor cultivation, team captain and chair recruitment, volunteer committee recruitment, auction procurement throughout the year. The fundraising campaigns include the Heart Walk and Go Red for Women Luncheon events, and any wrap-around events. The Director is responsible for an overall bold fundraising revenue goal. Completes high quality events in accordance with Associations standards and in collaboration with team. Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations. Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors. Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research that matches to the campaign goals and the Association's mission. Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement. Recruit and be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers. Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise. Coordinate the event auction including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds. Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular engagement events for members. Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners. Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans. Qualifications Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require: 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience University/College degree or equivalent experience Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office Here are some of the preferred experience and skills we are seeking: Experience handling and encouraging high-level leaders at the C-Suite level Knowledge of corporate and community networks Compensation & Benefits The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details. Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed. Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets. Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation. Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year. Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are. At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities AHAIND1, AHAWAYUP, LI-Hybrid Posted Date 32 minutes ago (4/7/2025 10:16 AM) Requisition ID 2025-15616 Job Category Field Campaigns Position Type Full Time

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