Development Director

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 Columbus. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Heart Walk event. You will join a three‑person team coordinating this campaign.

This is a full‑time, hybrid position with a fast‑paced sales‑style environment. Your main responsibility is 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.

• 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 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. 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.

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related fields.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally up to 70% of the time and on occasional overnight trips; requires reliable transportation on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (e.g., boxes) with the expectation that heavier items may need to be broken down or assisted.
• Basic knowledge and 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 reviews.
• Incentive eligibility up to 25% of base pay for achieving revenue targets.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development through Heart U, ERGs, and mentoring programs.
• Paid Time Off (minimum 16 days per year for new employees) and 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance for relevant educational pursuits.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. We are an EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

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