Development Director

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 currently hiring a Development Director in the Baltimore, MD market. The director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Heart Walk event. You will be part of a three-person team leading all aspects of this campaign. While this position is home-office based, daily local travel within the Baltimore metro community is expected.  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. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.

The job application window is expected to close July 3, 2026.

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The Director will be held accountable to an overall daring fundraising goal.  Carries out high quality events in accordance with Association standards and in collaboration with the team. This is a full-time, benefits and incentive-eligible position.  While this is a home-office based position, you will be in the field frequently throughout the day. 

• →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.
• →Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and empower 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.

• 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

• University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred
• Experience handling and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks

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. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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