Development Director (Brooklyn/Staten Island)

Company: American Heart Association
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewAre 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.ResponsibilitiesDEVELOPMENT DIRECTORAMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONDevelopment Director sought for our NYC team!Our directors manage relationship-based sales/fundraising campaigns that are fueled by our relentless pursuit of health equity and our goal to ensure ALL Americans have access to a longer, healthier life. You will be engaging the community in each of our campaigns, from Heart Challenge, Heart of New York City, Go Red for Women, STEM and driving funding for supporting issues and expanding our communities.If you are driven to build lifelong relationships while achieving bold revenue goals in partnership with passionate volunteers, community leaders, and C-suite decision-makers, we may have a role for you!If you are knowledgeable about New York City and get excited thinking about growing existing partnerships and developing new business, researching, prospecting, qualifying, and approaching companies with proposals to engage them with the AHA in a manner that most aligns with their interests, we may have a role for you!If you are excited to be a member of a collaborative, hard-working, mission-focused team, working IN the community every day, and meeting people where they are, we may have a role for you!QualificationsWant to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:

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• Bachelor's degree or some college plus experience.
• 2+ years of experience in fundraising or sales.
• Demonstrated success in achieving assigned revenue goals.
• Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs for meetings.
• Knowledge of Brooklyn and Staten Island a plus!
• Current regulations require full COVID vaccination to work in our office.
• Knowledge of marketing principles, practices, techniques, and trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation skills.
• Experience forming strategic alliances/partnerships with Fortune 1000 companies or similar type organizations helpful.
• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher used for correspondence, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with the expectation that items in excess of 20 pounds would be broken down into smaller components or additional assistance is required before lifting and/or moving.
• Experienced in understanding and navigating corporate cultures to achieve goals.
• Able to work outside of standard hours in support of your campaign, sponsors and volunteers which may involve some evening and/or weekend work as (see application details) talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
  Compensation & BenefitsEmployees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in the medical, dental, and vision plans the first of the month following 30 days of service. AHA subsidizes the medical and dental cost to ensure benefits are affordable. Eligible dependents under AHA's group benefit plans include legal spouse, domestic partner, children under the age of 26 or who are disabled. AHA offers additional benefits like an EAP, telehealth benefit for general medical and behavioral health, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.Retirement Plans: AHA retirement plans offer employees a way to start saving after their first paycheck. The retirement plans provide employer contributions after two years of service. If you have previous 501(c)(3) non-profit experience, within the last 5 years, at a national health agency, an institution of higher learning or a medical institution, that experience may count towards the two-year waiting period. Employees are 100% vested in employee and employer contributions.Paid Days Off: Regular full-time and part-time employees earn Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service. PTO begins accruing on date of hire. Full time employees receive one paid Community Service time off day per year and are encouraged to participate in projects, programs and organizations which contribute to the health and vitality of their communities. AHA also offers 12 paid holidays per year.Leaves of Absence: AHA offers both Short Term and Long-Term Disability benefits which replace earnings if you are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury. Employees are eligible for Short Term Disability after 90 days of service and are eligible for Long Term Disability after being disabled for 90 days or more. Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks off of work for a qualified leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), intermittent FMLA leaves and leave as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA.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.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.Be sure to follow us on Twitter #TheAHALifeEOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with DisabilitiesLocation US-NY-New YorkPosted Date 15 hours ago (5/9/2022 9:46 PM)Requisition ID 2021-7282Job Category Field CampaignsAdditional Locations US-NJ-Saddle BrookPosition Type Full TimeLocation: New York, NY

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