Development Manager

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 hiring a Development Manager in Collin County, TX. This community-facing role will help expand the American Heart Association's presence and impact in one of North Texas's fastest-growing communities. Working closely with the Executive Director, this position will support fundraising efforts, cultivate new community and corporate relationships, recruit and engage volunteers, and assist with the execution of key fundraising campaigns, including Heart Ball and Go Red for Women. The position will help drive fundraising efforts with an individual revenue responsibility of up to $200,000 annually.

This person will also help steward and grow relationships to provide beneficial outcomes; recruiting, managing, and motivating volunteers; planning and implementing logistics of auxiliary fundraising events and auctions; maintaining donor or sponsor databases; coordinating event administration, schedules, and meetings; controlling inventory of marketing, presentation, or fundraising materials; and preparing financial or operations reports.

This hybrid position is highly community-focused, with approximately 75% of time spent throughout Collin County building relationships with volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, as well as weekly travel to our Irving office. Candidates residing in Collin County are strongly preferred.

We have a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment, with the primary responsibility of driving revenue to support 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 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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Responsibilities

Fundraising:

• Generate revenue and lead volunteers for the Collin County campaigns and event logistics.
• Identify, cultivate, and engage new corporate and community partners to expand the organization's reach and fundraising impact throughout Collin County.
• Conduct meetings with volunteers, business leaders, donors, and community partners to identify new fundraising opportunities and strengthen community engagement.
• Develop relationships with volunteers, sponsors, and key corporate and community leaders.
• Assist the Executive Director in developing sponsorship proposals.
• Network within the local area and recruit and retain our valued volunteers, including executive volunteer leaders.
• Represent the American Heart Association at networking events, chamber meetings, volunteer gatherings, and community activities to increase awareness and engagement. This will likely include some evenings.

Event Logistics:

• Complete forms as needed for payment processing of vendor and sponsor payments/pledges.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, volunteer engagement activities, and pre-event functions in collaboration with internal partners and vendors.
• Secure kickoff, pre-event, and event activity locations in line with event timelines. 
• Serve as the point of contact and resource for event participants.
• Attend regular regional logistics calls according to event timelines and adhere to regional best practices. 
• Assist others with non-assigned events as needed.

Administrative:

• Ensure compliance with Association policies and procedures, including UBIT, alcohol, waivers, health screenings, auction item guidelines, branding guidelines, STEM guidelines, photo and video usage guidelines, and required event signage, etc.
• Create and run reports from internal databases and systems. Track and report on sponsorship income, pledged dollar amounts, and event donation information as needed.
• Maintain the Customer Relationship Management system (Salesforce) and other internal systems, including Greater Giving, Tableau, Oracle Cloud, Halo, and EMC.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to facilitate design requests for proposals, event materials, ELT meetings, etc.

• Perform administrative duties as requested.

• Manage and maintain accurate volunteer and supporter information within our customer relationship management (CRM) system and Microsoft platforms, ensuring data is current and up to date.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field.

• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally throughout Collin County approximately 75% of the time, including attendance at networking events, volunteer meetings, sponsor visits, and some evening and weekend events. Weekly travel to the Irving office is required. 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.

Here are some of the preferred experiences and skills we are seeking:

• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to develop professional networks within community and business environments.
• Experience in business development, community engagement, relationship management, fundraising, sales, or a related field.

• Knowledge of the Collin County community, business landscape, or nonprofit sector.

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• 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 through annual salary planning 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.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U 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, which includes several days off at the end of the 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.

 

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.

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.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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