Director, Fundraising - Heart Walk

American Heart Association

What's your motivation? For some it's the opportunity to do extraordinary work or to develop challenging new skill sets. For others it's the ability to make a difference in people's lives or take on growing levels of responsibility and leadership. However you define your professional goals, you have the opportunity to achieve them at the American Heart Association.

The Pacific/Mountain Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting to fill an outside sales/fundraising position in our Tempe, AZ location. This position is expected to be able to conduct at least 16 external appointments per week with corporate CEOs/upper level management in the territory and increase companies that participate in the Walk each year. This position currently has a $250,000 (net) fundraising goal made up of sponsorship and walker dollars. We offer a competitive salary, travel reimbursement and a great benefits package.

Under the direction of the Sr. Director, the Director, Heart Walk is responsible for implementing Start! Heart Walk fundraising strategies directed toward employers in the greater Tempe area. The ideal person for this position has at least three years of face to face outside sales or fundraising experience, is self motivated, organized, works well independently, is comfortable with public speaking and has worked with a data management program.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide the vision and strategic direction for the Heart Walk event that supports the organizations goals and objectives.
2. Through outcome and evaluation of previous Heart Walk campaigns, organize a written plan to meet or exceed goal by using AHA best practices for Heart Walk events.
3. Assist in identification and recruitment of key Heart Walk leadership positions with highly qualified individuals.
4. Conduct orientation meetings with volunteer leadership.
5. Develop, implement and manage event timeline and budget.
6. Develop effective working relationship with high-level executives, recruit and solicit sponsorship in support of the Heart Walk event.
7. Work with committee chairs on all aspects of their campaign/events to ensure successful outcomes.
8. Conduct Gap analysis and strategy meetings with volunteer leadership to support goal achievement.
9. Anticipate possible problem areas and recommend approaches to prevent occurrence, reduce impact, or overcome barriers to campaign/event implementation.
10. Serve as staff liaison between assigned activities and AHA leadership team to ensure implementation of common goals and to promote a harmonious working relationship.
11. In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2. Two - four years related experience in event organizing, fundraising/sales, and volunteer management.
3. Experience working with Executive level volunteers preferred.
4. Knowledge of the operating methods and ethics of voluntary, non-profit organizations and health care delivery system professionals.
5. Knowledge of fund raising principles, practices and techniques and current trends in fund raising.
6. Knowledge of local community key individuals and organizations.
7. Knowledge of group process/group dynamics.
8. Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
9. Demonstrated experience, skills or aptitude in sales and/or marketing.
10. Skill in effective oral communications including conversing by telephone and conducting presentations to large and small groups as well as individuals.
11. Skill in effective written communications, including business writing, clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations and other narrative pieces.
12. Skill in PC and computer equipment including word processing, accounting, data base management, spreadsheets and software applications.
13. Ability to participate in meetings, work in a team environment and interact with all levels of AHA staff, volunteers and public.
14. Proven ability to recruit, train and coach volunteers at all levels.
15. Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned field territory.
16. Ability to travel overnight or work evenings/weekends when necessary.
17. Ability to maintain a current driver's license, drive a car and provide reliable transportation.
18. Ability to lift up to 40lbs and transport materials and other supplies to and from meetings.
19. Satisfactory background checks including consumer credit, motor vehicle, and criminal history.

How to Apply:
Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Visit www.heart.org and click 'Careers' for more information and to apply. We no longer accept mailed, faxed or e-mailed resumes. Please apply for positions directly through our website. Only those candidates deemed most qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted to interview. EOE M/F/V/D