American Heart Association Development Director Chicago, Illinois Apply Now

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 for a Development Director for our Chicago market. The Director will be leading the Leaders of Impact and Women of Impact campaigns. This will include recruiting fundraising volunteers, securing financial contributions in support of our mission, individual donor cultivation, and special event implementation.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Drive peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals.
2. Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls.
3. Document scheduled appointments and results appropriately.
4. Recruit, engage, and recognize volunteers for peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
5. Build powerful partnerships externally and internally.
6. Identify and network with key donors and volunteers.
7. Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.
8. Organize local donor cultivation events and manage event logistics - digitally and in-person.

Qualifications

1. 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience.
2. Ability to do daily local travel up to 50%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
3. 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.
4. Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

1. University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
2. Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
3. Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Posted Date 4 days ago (1/13/2025 12:44 PM)