OverviewSince 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 for a Development Director for our Chicago market. The Director will be leading the Leaders of Impact and Women of Impact campaigns.
This will include recruiting fundraising volunteers, securing financial contributions in support of our mission, individual donor cultivation, and special event implementation.
We have a fast-paced sales type of 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.
ResponsibilitiesDrive peer-to-peer fundraising to achieve overall revenue goals.
Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls.
Appropriately document scheduled appointments and results.Volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition: Recruit volunteers to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
Ensure high-level volunteers are recruited and provided effective orientation, training, and development.Build powerful partnerships externally and internally.Identify and network with key donors and volunteers.
Work collaboratively with volunteers and donors as well as internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.Organize local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers.
Manage event logistics - digitally and in-person.Qualifications3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience.Ability to do daily local travel up to 50%; 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.Here are some of the preferred experience and skills we are seeking: University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred.Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.Knowledge of corporate and community networks.Compensation & BenefitsSalary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $63,800 to $85,100.
Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
This position is incentive eligible based upon achieving certain targets. The American Heart Association invests in its people.
Here are the main components of our total rewards package:
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.
That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
The number of days will increase based on seniority level.
You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.
This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.
The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of 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 where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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