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 St. Petersburg, FL. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Walk fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Heart Walk event.

The position is hybrid with limited availability to work from home but is heavily community-facing and will involve frequent in‑person relationship building and office presence.

We have a fast‑paced, sales‑type environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. A base salary plus incentive up to 25% of base pay based on revenue targets. We offer resources for work‑life harmony and training through Heart U.

• Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations; build and maintain relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors through research aligned with campaign goals and the Association’s mission.
• Develop and present proposals and materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day‑of‑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, planning and implementing regular engagement events.
• 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 field.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally within the Tampa/St. Petersburg market, including overnight trips as needed; reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects, with assistance if needed.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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

• Compensation – Competitive base salary reviewed regularly.
• Performance and Recognition – Incentive eligible based on achieving revenue targets.
• Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, robust retirement program with employer match, employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, medical consultation.
• Professional Development – Employee Resource Groups, mentoring program, Heart U national online university.
• Work‑Life Harmonization – Paid Time Off minimum 16 days per year, increasing with seniority; 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance for further education related to current duties.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities