Business Development Director

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Tempe
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Business Development Director Tempe , Arizona Apply Now Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?

Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? You bet!

This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.

Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director (sales/fundraising) to help drive our $2.2M Heart & Stroke Ball campaign within our Phoenix Division . This initiative celebrates the AHA’s advancing efforts to change health outcomes as they relate to heart disease and stroke. Under supervision of our Senior Director, the Business Development Director will be responsible for helping manage and implement the campaign through event chair and volunteer committee recruitment/management, solicitation of sponsorships and individual giving, and overall event coordination.

This indiviudal will also serve in a generalist capacity, contributing support on an as-needed basis across the division's additional campaigns.

Working closely with 100 influential, inclusive volunteers who support the campaign

Supporting committee members responsible for event logistics including, but not limited to, event promotions, collatoral and other logistics

Activating and motivating volunteer leadership team through their personal and corporate giving and influencing involvement and giving of others

Developing a year-round pipeline and cultivation plan for corporate accounts and donors

Driving new business development through corporate sponsorship

Planning, managing and executing events and strategically evaluating campaign growth opportunities

Conducting community networking and outreach through 10+ face-to-face meetings on weekly basis with donors, volunteers and sponsor prospects

Communicating timely with Senior Director, VP of Development and internal and external customers

Promoting a team-oriented environment where open and collaborative communication is understood as a requirement for success

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in fundraising, sales, business development or marketing within the Phoenix market

Ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers

Demonstrated skills in negotiation and motivation

Ability to apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to conflicts

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends on occasion

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven outside sales experience, business-to-business experience

Knowledge and skills in fundraising principles, practices and techniques

Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the c-suite level

Knowledge of local corporate and community networks

Knowledge of AHA's mission and programs

Click on “New Resume” (or “Existing Resume” if you have previously applied to AHA positions) to submit your online application. Only those deemed most qualified will be contacted to interview.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

EOE Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

This position is eligible for the AHA's Employee Referral Program. Please contact Western States HR for details.

Even if you’re not ready to make a move, you can keep an eye on opportunities at the AHA.

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Hours

Mon - Fri: 7AM-9PM CST

Sat - Sun: 9AM-5PM CST

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