Development Director

Join us as Development Director at American Heart Association
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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.

We are currently hiring a Development Director in Greater Atlanta. The Director will generate revenue for our Go Red For Women fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Go Red for Women Luncheon event. This is an office‑based position that offers a hybrid schedule.

We have a fast‑paced, sales‑type 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.

• 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 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.
• 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, including 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.

• 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 50–75% 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.

• Experience managing and cultivating high‑level leaders at the C‑Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

• Competitive base salary with regular market review.
• Incentive program based on achieving certain revenue targets.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development support, including access to Heart U and Employee Resource Groups.
• Work‑life harmonization: paid time off at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, with additional days based on seniority, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance for career development.

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.