Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.  Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

We are hiring a Development Director in Austin, TX! The selected candidate will have fundraising responsibilities tied to corporate sponsorship and participant income for the annual Austin Heart Walk, CycleNation and Field Day events. These events bring together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers within the community to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #5 killers in America. 

We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain team revenue targets. 

This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at heart.org.

As the Director you will be responsible for: 

• Generating revenue and volunteer management for the Austin Heart Challenge events.   
• Conducting sales calls to generate new business and manage existing companies. 
• Developing relationships with volunteers, sponsors, and key corporate and community leaders. 
• Goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness. 
• Working alongside the events and logistics team to coordinate event efforts and meet company needs to deliver on promised activations. 
• Networking within the local area and recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Want to move your resume to the top so that you can become a “Relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?” Here are some of the requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in fundraising, outside sales, or in a nonprofit organization in a similar capacity.
• Organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must. 
• Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management, proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
• Candidates must be results driven with the ability to multitask and must also be willing and able to travel within the assigned territory up to 75%.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• 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, based on the type of position.
  
  
• 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 and 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 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

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