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About the Role

The Director will join a 5-person team that generates revenue for our Wall Street Run & Heart Walk fundraising campaign. This position will require office and field time. While each team member is accountable for their own portfolio and performance, you'll work as part of a close-knit, highly collaborative team that together raises more than $5.5M. We have a fast-paced sales-type 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.

Responsibilities

Generate revenue by prospecting, cultivating, and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations through targeted research, pipeline development, relationship management, and the creation and presentation of compelling proposals aligned with campaign goals and the Association's mission.
Recruit executive volunteers to serve in critical leadership roles driving the success of the campaign.
Recruit and steward corporate teams for the Wall Street Run & Heart Walk by building strong relationships with corporate leaders, setting clear engagement targets, driving individual and team fundraising, activating executive leadership, and leveraging business partner campaigns to maximize impact.
Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff.
Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Requirements

3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
University/College degree or equivalent 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

Skills

Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level
Knowledge of corporate and community networks
Peer-to-peer fundraising experience

Location

New York City, NY

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3 years of relevant experience

Education Level

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$71,600 to $95,000
Potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
Employee assistance program
Employee wellness program
Telemedicine and medical consultation
Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
12 paid holidays off each year
Tuition Assistance

About the Company

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations.
Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities