American Heart Association Columbia , SC 29209
Posted 3 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 have an opportunity for a Development Director, School Engagement in the CSRA and Midlands Markets. The director is responsible for implementing the American Heart Association's school-based educational Kid's Heart ChallengeTM fundraising program throughout the assigned territory. The Youth Market Director works as the liaison with school-based coordinators (typically PE teachers/school principals/superintendents) to raise funds through our program for Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA.
The ideal candidate will live in or near Columbia, SC or Augusta, GA.
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Responsibilities
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 program information at school assembly events to teach students about the organization and the program.
Achieving income and school recruitment goals through the management of existing customers and school accounts, and prospecting and cultivating new school accounts.
Coordinating, planning, and implementing activities and resources necessary to achieve campaign goals and fundraising objectives in the assigned territory.
Maintaining and tracking all related fundraising data.
Recruiting volunteers to develop and manage school-wide events, while building new relationships and providing ongoing support to volunteers in each school.
Approximately 70% of daily travel is expected throughout assigned geographical territory, with an occasional overnight stay; balance being home-office time.
The expected pay range will be $64,000 to $66,000. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.
Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Youth Market.
Qualifications
At least one year of relevant experience preferred. College graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Excellent listening skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making.
Knowledge of the school education system is a plus.
Presentation skills for small and large groups, specifically school-aged audiences.
Highly effective organizational skills, time management, responsibility, leadership, and motivation.
Ability to plan and work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to set and exceed aggressive dollar goals using skills and abilities in customer relationship management.
Ability to lift at least 20 libs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Ability to master new online and technical programs, and tools quickly.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Ability to perform 70% of daily travel throughout assigned territory, with an occasional overnight stay.
Compensation & Benefits
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