Development Director

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

American Heart Association JobsJoin 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.Job InformationAmerican Heart Association Development Director Chicago, IllinoisOverviewWe are currently hiring a Development Director in our Chicago office. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Heart Walk event. You will join a six-person team collectively contributing to the success and growth of this campaign.This position operates in a fast-paced sales 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 based on achieving certain revenue targets.The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations, including access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally.Responsibilities

• 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 aligns with 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.
• Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other fundraising staff.
• Manage and execute logistics for the annual Metro Chicago Heart Walk.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.Qualifications
• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 70%; requires access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes).
• Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.Preferred Experience and Skills:
• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.Compensation - Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $63,800 to $85,100. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply. This position is incentive eligible based upon 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.Work-Life Harmonization - The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, plus 12 paid holidays each year.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.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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