We are desiring to recruit a creative Development Director to join our fast-paced team at American Heart Association in Charlotte, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Development Director is an awesome opportunity to develop important skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, decision-making and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Development Director at American Heart Association today!
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career. The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Development Director in the Greater Charlotte, NC market office.
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.
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Some of your responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Achieving assigned revenue goal by maintaining existing relationships and developing new relationships with current corporate and community partners, as well as individual donors and peer-to-peer fundraisers Maintaining and growing relationships with existing relationships corporate and community partners through developing year-round business and cultivation plans Recruiting, orienting, and managing C-suite and executive-level volunteers to serve on our volunteer committee/board Driving new business development through maintaining an ongoing pipeline of potential sponsors, donors, and volunteer leaders Driving peer-to-peer fundraising by supporting company leaders in driving employee engagement internally within their organizations and soliciting individual giving asks Identifying opportunities for our corporate partners and individual donors to make an impact through issue-based opportunities throughout the Greater Charlotte community Monitoring participant fundraising trends and implementing proven strategies to improve campaign outcomes Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating assigned fundraising event(s) according to standard methodologies and event timeline. Confirming detailed, timely and accurate data entry of relevant information. Collaborating with other internal American Heart Association staff, including but not limited to, Community Impact, Health Strategies, Marketing/Communications, Market Support. In this role, you will report to the Senior Development Director and will work alongside two additional Development Directors on the Heart Challenge team. This role will have a focus on new and emerging business and strategies with an emphasis on Field Day.
Travel within the market is required. This position is currently on a hybrid schedule traveling throughout the Greater Charlotte market.
3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience
University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred
Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times
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 skills we are seeking:
University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred
Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level
Knowledge of corporate and community networks 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 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.
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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities Benefits of working as a Development Director in Charlotte, NC:
? Learning opportunities
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Advantageous package
