Development Director

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact! 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 a Development Director in Tulsa, OK. This is a hybrid position working three days from the office and two days from home, with regular travel in the Tulsa area.

We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission.

This will include solicitation of large dollars and multi-year gifts from individuals and corporations as well as executive level volunteer recruitment.

As a key member of the Tulsa development team, the Director will generate revenue for our Go Red For Women fundraising campaign.

This campaign includes our signature Go Red For Women Luncheon event.

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 our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & 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 , X (formerly Twitter) , and at heart.jobs .

Responsibilities

Work strategically with staff in multiple campaigns and volunteer teams charged with the Go Red For Women campaign to accomplish results.

Recruit and lead high level corporate volunteers.

Revenue generation through individual gifts and corporate sponsorships.

Conduct sales calls to generate new business and upgrade existing company partnerships by engaging them in the mission of the Association.

Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers, donors, sponsors, and key corporate & community leaders.

Track, report and manage results using a variety of database and campaign management systems.

Collaborate with support staff on event planning logistics and implementation.

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 :

Qualifications

3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience

Ability to travel within the Greater Tulsa area to engage C-suite executives approximately 70%; 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

Here are some of the preferred experience skills we are seeking :

University / College degree or equivalent experience, preferred

Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level

Demonstrated skills in cultivating major donors, securing large corporate sponsorships (six figures), and identifying and securing foundation gifts preferred.

Knowledge of corporate and community networks

Compensation & Benefits

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 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, 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.

We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.