Business Development Director

Ongoing identification, recruitment and activation of an influential, financially strong and inclusive volunteer leadership and corporate partnership base to support the campaign.
Developing and managing a robust portfolio of qualified prospects with focus on solicitation, retention and growth with year-round pipelines and cultivation plans for corporate accounts.
Ongoing prospecting, acquisition and management of corporate sponsorship accounts and community involvement.
Leading effective engagement strategies for team captains and walkers to drive participant fundraising.
Managing peer-to-peer fundraising in participating Heart Walk companies to help achieve revenue goals.
Ongoing management, implementation and evaluation of events and activities within the Heart Challenge/Heart Walk campaigns.
Active corporate networking and outreach through 10+ face-to-face meetings on weekly basis with donors, volunteers and sponsor prospects.
Management of timely communication with the Senior Business Development Director, VP of Development, Executive Director and internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Required
Qualifications

Minimum two years' successful experience in fundraising, sales or marketing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers
Ability to delegate and accomplish goals through volunteers
Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends on occasion

Preferred
Qualifications

Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the c-suite level
Knowledge of corporate and community networks
Knowledge of AHA's mission and programs