Sr. Development Director

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The Eastern States Region has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Development Director in the Richmond, VA, market for our Heart of Central Virginia campaign, who will report to our VP of Development. This is a hybrid position, based in our Glen Allen office two days per week (Tuesday/Thursday). The Sr. Development Director will plan, organize, staff, and direct the entire operation of the Heart of Central Virginia (Heart Ball) initiatives for the Richmond market.  This includes coaching and supervising the assigned staff of one Development Director, and collaborating with corporate and community leaders to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising efforts.   Will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure unified health and revenue efforts for the campaign and serve in a player/coach capacity.  

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.

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• →Guide and direct assigned staff to reach goals.  Accountable for hiring, directing, training, evaluating, and terminating staff under their supervision.
• →Ensuring your team meets/exceeds annual revenue goals for the Richmond market.
• →Engage, recruit, and mobilize CEOs, corporate leaders, and community leaders to serve on Heart Ball volunteer leadership committees and chair the event to ensure fundraising and health outcome success.  This includes encouraging personal and corporate giving of volunteer leaders.
• →Lead existing and new sponsorships and relationships to achieve campaign goals through the cultivation, stewardship, renewal, and deepening engagement via frequent face-to-face meetings to retain and upgrade their financial dedication, according to the campaign timeline and business plan.
• →Oversee coordinated planning processes for the Heart Ball’s health and revenue efforts for all functional areas within span of control.  Actively involve, inform, and integrate with internal partners across the metro market, affiliate, and association.
• →Develop and lead/monitor Heart Ball budget within span of control and internal business operations in accordance with policies, fiscal standards, and the approved operating budget.

• →Prepares plans, documents, and communications for GAP (getting to goal) meetings, revenue projection updates, and other priority meetings as they arise.
• →Supervises event logistics including, but not limited to, event promotions, entertainment, live and silent auctions (as market appropriate).
• →Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement market strategies, build blended sponsorships, and relationships with volunteers.

• Bachelor’s or a combination of some college, plus experience.  
• 5 years of experience in a fast-paced, fundraising, or sales management role, including the management of a corporate sales/fundraising team
• Validated ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer cultivation and management
• Consistent track record in exceeding sales/fundraising goals
• Proven ability to recruit, train, direct, and supervise multiple staff in a team environment
• Validated ability to understand and navigate workplace cultures to achieve goals
• Demonstrated experience in building powerful partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers; interact and communicate clearly and concisely; exchange ideas, facts, and information
• Consistent track record of cultivating major donors, securing city-wide sponsorships, and recruiting new companies and donors
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is essential 
• Display exceptional organizational, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including large and small group presentations
• Ability to apply good judgment in decision-making
• Possess problem-solving skills and be solution-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to travel and work nights, weekends, etc., as required
• You must be willing to travel within your territory daily, as well as occasional travel to other locations in the region

Attracting passionate, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and expansive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.

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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