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 our Twin Cities Market. The Director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign, which includes our signature Heart Walk event. You will join a 3‑person team overseeing this campaign. We have a fast‑paced, sales‑type environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. Base salary is offered with a potential incentive up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving revenue targets and triggers.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmonization, including access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, and additional training and support locally.

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• 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.
• 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 appropriate fundraising staff; include 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 do daily local travel up to 75% and occasional overnight trips; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.
• Physical ability to lift and/or move large objects, with heavier items broken down if necessary.
• 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.

• Compensation – Expected pay range $70,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and with potential geographic differ​entials.
• Performance and Recognition – Incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement program with employer match, employee assistance and wellness programs, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – Access to Heart
  
  U and opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups or mentoring programs.
• Work‑Life Harmonization – Paid Time Off (minimum 16 days for new employees, increasing with seniority) and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition Assistance – Financial assistance for career development and education related to current duties or future positions.

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.