Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
health benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a distinguished nonprofit organization that has been a leader in cardiovascular health since its founding in 1924. Throughout its long history, the AHA has played a pivotal role in reducing cardiovascular disease deaths by half, and it continues to strive toward overcoming today’s most significant health challenges. As an organization dedicated to advancing science, promoting healthy policies, and improving healthcare, AHA fosters a collaborative environment where passionate individuals can contribute meaningfully to the mission of creating a world of longer, healthier lives. The Association embraces an inclusive culture, emphasizing work-life harmonization, employee development, and a strong support system to ensure its workforce thrives both personally and professionally.
Currently, the American Heart Association is seeking a dedicated Development Director for its Lubbock, TX area. This full-time, home-based role is centered on generating revenue primarily for the signature Heart Walk and Go Red events. This position operates within a fast-paced sales environment, where the main priority is securing corporate sponsorships and individual donations to support the vital mission of improving cardiovascular health. The Development Director is entrusted with building and nurturing key relationships with corporate partners and donors, driving contributions that are essential to sustaining the Association’s impactful programs and initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing strategies and proposals that align with campaign goals, conducting research to identify potential sponsors, recruiting and leading executive volunteer leadership, and collaborating with communications teams to promote campaign efforts effectively. Given the dynamic nature of the role, up to 75% local daily travel with occasional overnight trips is required, alongside active engagement with community and corporate networks.
This role comes with a competitive base salary and offers the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of the base pay, contingent on achieving specified revenue targets. The American Heart Association also provides robust resources to support employees, including access to Heart U, its award-winning corporate university, comprehensive training programs, and a supportive culture highlighted by the #TheAHALife ethos. Employees experience a balanced work-life integration enabled by paid time off, holidays, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities such as mentoring and tuition assistance.
By joining the American Heart Association, the Development Director not only contributes to transformative cardiovascular and brain health advancements but also becomes part of a passionate and diverse community dedicated to equity and inclusion across all dimensions of identity. The Association’s 2028 goal focuses on delivering breakthroughs in science, policy, and care that reach every community, emphasizing the importance of the impact each employee can make. This opportunity is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be seen, heard, and valued while making a lasting difference in the health of individuals and communities worldwide.
Currently, the American Heart Association is seeking a dedicated Development Director for its Lubbock, TX area. This full-time, home-based role is centered on generating revenue primarily for the signature Heart Walk and Go Red events. This position operates within a fast-paced sales environment, where the main priority is securing corporate sponsorships and individual donations to support the vital mission of improving cardiovascular health. The Development Director is entrusted with building and nurturing key relationships with corporate partners and donors, driving contributions that are essential to sustaining the Association’s impactful programs and initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing strategies and proposals that align with campaign goals, conducting research to identify potential sponsors, recruiting and leading executive volunteer leadership, and collaborating with communications teams to promote campaign efforts effectively. Given the dynamic nature of the role, up to 75% local daily travel with occasional overnight trips is required, alongside active engagement with community and corporate networks.
This role comes with a competitive base salary and offers the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of the base pay, contingent on achieving specified revenue targets. The American Heart Association also provides robust resources to support employees, including access to Heart U, its award-winning corporate university, comprehensive training programs, and a supportive culture highlighted by the #TheAHALife ethos. Employees experience a balanced work-life integration enabled by paid time off, holidays, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities such as mentoring and tuition assistance.
By joining the American Heart Association, the Development Director not only contributes to transformative cardiovascular and brain health advancements but also becomes part of a passionate and diverse community dedicated to equity and inclusion across all dimensions of identity. The Association’s 2028 goal focuses on delivering breakthroughs in science, policy, and care that reach every community, emphasizing the importance of the impact each employee can make. This opportunity is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be seen, heard, and valued while making a lasting difference in the health of individuals and communities worldwide.
Job Requirements
- Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed
- 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
Job Qualifications
- 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
- University/College degree or equivalent experience
- Basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level
- Knowledge of corporate and community networks
Job Duties
- 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 to 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
- Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff
- Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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