Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
health benefits
Medical Plans
Dental plans
vision plans
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Programs
Job Description
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that has been a leading force in the fight against cardiovascular disease since its founding in 1924. With nearly a century of trusted leadership and impactful programs, the AHA has successfully cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half and continues to push forward in pursuing innovative solutions to today’s most pressing health challenges. The organization is propelled by a dedicated team of passionate individuals committed to advancing health equity and ensuring a healthier future for all communities, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other diverse backgrounds. Known for its robust advocacy, research, and public health campaigns, the American Heart Association strives to save lives through education, support, and groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.
Within this inspiring and mission-driven environment, the American Heart Association is currently seeking a Development Director for its Oregon and Southwest Washington market. This full-time, field-based role is primarily focused on driving revenue by leading peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns such as Leaders of Impact, Women of Impact, and Teens of Impact. The Director will play an instrumental role in managing fundraising strategies to meet aggressive revenue targets, securing vital contributions, and broadening the donor and volunteer base to amplify the Association’s mission impact. This position requires local travel within the greater Portland and Vancouver areas, with some overnight travel expected to foster strong relationships and execute events successfully.
Structured as a dynamic and fast-paced sales environment, the Development Director is empowered with numerous resources including access to Heart U, an award-winning corporate university designed to support employee learning and development. The role combines relationship-building, strategic fundraising, event management, and volunteer coaching with a strong emphasis on accountability and compliance with organizational fiscal standards and legal regulations. Employees of the American Heart Association experience a unique culture known as #TheAHALife, which emphasizes work-life harmonization and values where employees feel seen, heard, and valued professionally and personally. This culture, combined with competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits, makes this an attractive opportunity for motivated professionals who want to make a measurable difference in public health.
The Development Director will be supported by collaborative teams across the Division, Region, and Association-wide networks to ensure alignment of initiatives and provide consistent fundraising support. This role requires strong networking skills to engage high-level donors and volunteers, including C-suite executives, and to create impactful donor cultivation plans and events. A core responsibility involves coaching and empowering volunteers to maximize fundraising success while fostering an enjoyable and rewarding volunteer experience. The position also demands proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective use of CRM systems to document appointments, donations, and communications accurately.
Offering a competitive base salary with an incentive opportunity of up to 25% of base pay contingent upon the achievement of revenue goals, this role represents a financially rewarding and professionally enriching career step within a revered nonprofit. In addition to salary and incentives, the American Heart Association provides extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans with employer matching contributions, wellness programs, and tuition assistance. Paid time off and holidays reflect the organization's commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. The AHA’s mission is clear: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, and this position offers the chance to be a crucial part of that transformative journey.
Within this inspiring and mission-driven environment, the American Heart Association is currently seeking a Development Director for its Oregon and Southwest Washington market. This full-time, field-based role is primarily focused on driving revenue by leading peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns such as Leaders of Impact, Women of Impact, and Teens of Impact. The Director will play an instrumental role in managing fundraising strategies to meet aggressive revenue targets, securing vital contributions, and broadening the donor and volunteer base to amplify the Association’s mission impact. This position requires local travel within the greater Portland and Vancouver areas, with some overnight travel expected to foster strong relationships and execute events successfully.
Structured as a dynamic and fast-paced sales environment, the Development Director is empowered with numerous resources including access to Heart U, an award-winning corporate university designed to support employee learning and development. The role combines relationship-building, strategic fundraising, event management, and volunteer coaching with a strong emphasis on accountability and compliance with organizational fiscal standards and legal regulations. Employees of the American Heart Association experience a unique culture known as #TheAHALife, which emphasizes work-life harmonization and values where employees feel seen, heard, and valued professionally and personally. This culture, combined with competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits, makes this an attractive opportunity for motivated professionals who want to make a measurable difference in public health.
The Development Director will be supported by collaborative teams across the Division, Region, and Association-wide networks to ensure alignment of initiatives and provide consistent fundraising support. This role requires strong networking skills to engage high-level donors and volunteers, including C-suite executives, and to create impactful donor cultivation plans and events. A core responsibility involves coaching and empowering volunteers to maximize fundraising success while fostering an enjoyable and rewarding volunteer experience. The position also demands proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective use of CRM systems to document appointments, donations, and communications accurately.
Offering a competitive base salary with an incentive opportunity of up to 25% of base pay contingent upon the achievement of revenue goals, this role represents a financially rewarding and professionally enriching career step within a revered nonprofit. In addition to salary and incentives, the American Heart Association provides extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans with employer matching contributions, wellness programs, and tuition assistance. Paid time off and holidays reflect the organization's commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. The AHA’s mission is clear: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, and this position offers the chance to be a crucial part of that transformative journey.
Job Requirements
- 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
- University/College degree or equivalent experience
- 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 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
Job Qualifications
- 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
- University/College degree or equivalent experience
- 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
- Must have at least 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
- Directly drive peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals
- Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls
- Recruit, engage and recognize high-level volunteers for participation in local, competitive fundraising campaigns
- Provide effective orientation, training, and ongoing coaching for recruited volunteers to maximize revenue and volunteer experience
- 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
- Develop and manage year-round cultivation plans ensuring superior donor relations
- Organize local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers
- Manage event logistics - digitally and in-person
- Collaborate with partners across the Division, Region and Association-wide team to ensure full alignment with vision and goals and provide consistent support in all aspects of fundraising and other assigned organizational initiatives
- Proactively communicate information for effective account management and customer service
- Ensure full compliance with appropriate operational and financial requirements and practices and within the financial capacity available
- Operate in accordance with the American Heart Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards
- Manage customer and campaign information utilizing American Heart Association systems accurately, timely and completely in accordance with established guidelines
Job Criteria
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