American Heart Association

Fundraising Director – Heart Walk

POSITION OVERVIEW

What's your motivation? Want satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives? At the American Heart Association we're working to prevent, treat and defeat our nation's No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. We have an excellent opportunity for a Fundraising Director serving the metro St. Louis area. The Director will be based in our St. Louis office.

Motivated and result oriented outside sales person needed to sell our life saving mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and to solicit sponsorships at a corporate level.

Director will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the Start! Heart Walk, a major fundraising event that promotes physical activity. 

Responsibilities include:

• Prospect and obtain corporate sponsorships.
• Promote walker participation.
• Build strong relationships with volunteers.
• Support volunteer committees.
• Handle event planning.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates need to have: 

• 2+ years outside sales or fundraising experience
• Strong outside sales, cold-calling and relationship-building skills
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Team leader able to work well in a team driven environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of metro St. Louis area businesses and philanthropic communities preferred 

Salary:  Competitive salary with potential incentive bonus. 

Attracting 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. Visit our career section on www.americanheart.org  and click 'Benefits' for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Apply online at www.americanheart.org/careers 

Candidates must apply on-line as the AHA's recruitment process does not include the utilization of fax or hard copy resumes. No phone calls please. 

The American Heart Association is committed to enhancing the diversity of its volunteers and staff. 

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