Senior Development Director

Senior Development Director

American Heart Association – Omaha office

Full‑time, office‑based position with base salary and incentive up to 25% of base pay.

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.

• 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.
• 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. 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.

• 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training.
• Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports. Skill in use of spreadsheet/database analysis.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; requires reliable transportation at all times.
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components.

• Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

• Competitive base salary with incentive eligibility based on achieving certain targets.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a comprehensive retirement program with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (minimum 16 days per year, increasing with seniority) and 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employee assistance, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Tuition assistance for career development.
• Professional development through Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and Heart U online university.
• Work‑life harmonization support, including flexible scheduling and remote work options when appropriate.

American Heart Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive abilities.
In accordance with local and state laws, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.