Now is the time to join an organization that enables you to 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 currently hiring for a Development Director for the Northwest Indiana (Lake, Porter & LaPorte) and South Bend, Elkhart areas. The Director will oversee our Gala and Go Red for Women corporate fundraising campaign in Northwest Indiana and Go Red for Women in the South Bend region.  The ideal candidate will be located in or very close to the market area.

This is a home-office based position in a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission.  Competitive salary with incentive potential is offered. 

The American Heart Association offers programs to help you maintain work/life satisfaction according to 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 various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.

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• Prospect and secure local corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and auction items.
  
  
• Recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day of the event volunteers.  Implement a year-round cultivation plan for volunteer leadership.
  
  
• Develop profiles on the top businesses within the market area with a documented plan to secure their involvement.
  
  
• Execute digital experience/event logistics based on national best practices.
  
  
• Work closely with a Communications Director to develop and manage a promotion/communications plan for the campaigns.

• 2+ years experience in fundraising or outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity preferred.
  
  
• Ability to thrive in a results-driven and collaborative environment with highly effective organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to recruit, train, and manage high level volunteers to accomplish established goals.
  
  
• Skill in making oral presentations to large and small audiences and ability to write clear and concise narratives.
  
  
• Ability to do daily travel up to 75% and overnight travel up to 5%.
  
  
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.  These skills are subject to testing.
  
  
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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.  

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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