Development Director

Development Director Bakersfield, California Overview
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 are bringing our mission to life across the Central Valley and Kern County.
Come join us! The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Director based in Bakersfield, CA .
The Development Director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign.
This campaign includes our signature Kern County Heart and Stroke Walk event.
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 based on achieving certain revenue targets.
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.
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 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.
Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.
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.
Qualifications
3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience.
Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.
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.
Preferred Experience and Skills
University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
Compensation
Expected pay range will be $68,700 to $77,400 annually.
Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people.
Here are the main components of our total rewards package:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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Posted Date 2 days ago (1/24/2025 1:
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