American Heart Association West Des Moines , IA 50398
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
We are hiring a Development Director, School Engagement serving the Des Moines/Southern Iowa area.
In this position, you will be responsible for implementing the Association's Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs. You will liaise with school-based coordinators, (typically PE Teachers/school principals/superintendents) to raise funds through our educational fundraising program while working with 100+ participating schools in Southern Iowa.
This position is home based/remote and can be located anywhere in the Des Moines or Southern Iowa area. You will be out in your territory of schools about 75% of the time recruiting schools during recruitment season, planning events with schools before the Winter break and presenting at 40+ assemblies from January through-March. There will be some early morning start times. You will also be working with companies and businesses to gain support through sponsorship of schools and the Heart Walk.
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 team revenue targets.
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
Key responsibilities include:
Selling our lifesaving mission to local schools through prospecting and securing school participation while providing tools and training to help schools establish and meet their fundraising goals.
Presenting in front of large groups of students to get them excited about the Kids Heart Challenge.
Recruiting and leading positive relationships with volunteers, while ensuring overall success of the programs.
This position has a fundraising net goal this year of approximately $273,000. You must exceed ambitious fundraising goals by developing effective customer relationships, through time management, persuasion, organization, competitiveness, and persistence.
Representing the American Heart Association in a positive way through relationship building and community networking.
Qualifications
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
Compensation & Benefits
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The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
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