Since 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’re bringing our mission to life across the Greater Phoenix area, and we’re looking for a Development Director to help lead the charge. In this role, you will drive revenue for our Heart Challenge campaign, which includes signature events like the Phoenix Heart Walk, West Valley Heart Walk, and CycleNation.

At the American Heart Association, we believe healthy employees are the heart of a healthy business. Heart Challenge is designed to support healthier employees who are empowered through community impact and inspired through purpose. This is a fast-paced, relationship-driven fundraising and sales position where you’ll inspire individuals and corporate teams to join Heart Challenge, raise critical funds for lifesaving research, and increase CPR education and training.

In this hybrid position, the work is wherever it is most effective – in the field, at home, and in our Tempe office.

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. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. 

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 additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

• Lead fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals through exceptional engagement, stewardship, and management of volunteers and donors.

• Recruit, train, and coach participants to maximize their experience and fundraising success.

• Build strong partnerships internally and externally to expand our reach and impact.

• Deliver outstanding customer service, including planning and goal-setting meetings to set individuals and teams up for success.

• Manage accounts and data using CRM systems and Microsoft tools, ensuring accurate and timely updates.

• Handle high-volume account management, engaging company teams and participants in person, online, and by phone.

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience including recruitment, engagement, and stewardship of sustained relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire passionate commitment and enthusiastic support to achieve shared goals.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the market on a daily basis; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field consistent with the Association's flexible work arrangements policy, organizational and volunteer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and communicate proactively
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "we can do this" environment.
• This position demands extensive data management, requiring the continuous updating of account information within our CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce); proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to efficiently manage and report on data using CRMs are essential.
• 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.
• Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to effectively engage with volunteers/participants and manage events.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

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; 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 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 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association 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.

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