Development Director: Corpus Christi
American Heart Association
(Posted 2-18-25)
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Position Overview: We are currently hiring a Development Director in Corpus, Christi, TX. The Director will generate revenue for our Go Red For Women and Women of Impact fundraising campaigns. This campaign includes our signature Go Red For Women Luncheon event. There will also be a smaller revenue goal tied to the annual Heart Walk. The total fundraising effort for this position is $500k annually.
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations. Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research that matches to the campaign goals and the Association's mission.
- Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.
- Recruit and be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.
- Manage the Woman of Impact fundraising campaign
- Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
- Coordinate the event auction including leading a committee of volunteers to solicit auction items and prepare packages that will raise funds.
- Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular engagement events for members.
- Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.
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Desired Qualifications: An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience
- Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; 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
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Salary Range: $70,000 - $72,0000 per year with benefits