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Development Director-March 2024
Los Angeles
Mar 28, 2026
About Development Director

  Overview

  Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

  We are bringing our mission to life across Los Angeles. Come join our growing team! We are currently hiring a Development Director based in Los Angeles, California. The Development Director will generate revenue for our Heart Challenge fundraising campaign. This campaign includes our signature Los Angeles Heart & Stroke Walk event.

  The Development Director is responsible for driving philanthropic giving strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Responsibilities include developing and managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors, prospect identification and stewardship, and designing and managing donor engagement experiences and events. Serves as a subject matter expert and actively collaborates with internal partners within the market, region, and national center to forge transformational donor relationships.

  We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. 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 revenue targets and triggers.

  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.

  #TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.

  Responsibilities

  Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations. Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors.

  Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research that matches to the campaign goals and the Association's mission.

  Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement.

  Recruit and be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers.

  Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise.

  Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular engagement events for members.

  Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners.

  Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

  Qualifications

  3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience

  Ability to do daily local travel; 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

  Here are some of the preferred experience skills we are seeking:

  University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred

  Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level

  Knowledge of corporate and community networks

  Compensation & Benefits

  Expected pay range will be $64,750 to $80,000 annually. This position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

  Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

  Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.

  Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.

  Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

  Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

  Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

  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.

  At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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  Location US-CA-Los Angeles

  Posted Date 2 months ago (1/4/2024 12:38 AM)

  Requisition ID 2023-12387

  Job Category Field Campaigns

  Position Type Full Time

  Location: CA-Los Angeles

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