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 currently hiring an Innovation Director in Detroit. The Innovation Director executes fundraising strategies directed toward foundations, high capacity individual donors and other funders in an assigned geographic area. The Director will work to uncover areas of alignment between the American Heart Association's core priorities and those of the funder. The primary purpose of the job is to generate revenue via foundation support, corporate relations and individual solicitation through the engagement and mobilization of individuals within corporations and/or the community.

　　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, Twitter, and at heart.org.

　　Responsibilities

　　Manage existing and new relationships with foundations, high potential individual donors and other high potential issue-based funders to achieve campaign goals through the cultivation, stewardship, renewal and deepening engagement via frequent face-to-face meetings to obtain, retain and upgrade their financial commitment, according to business plan.

　　Conduct prospect research on potential funders for issue-based and/or innovative projects. Attend networking events or summits where issues of interest to the American Heart Association are being discussed and potential donors or content experts are in attendance.

　　Engage, recruit, and mobilize community leaders and content experts to serve on volunteer leadership committees, as needed, to get their thought leadership and flesh out potential campaigns that include both fundraising and health outcome components.

　　Provide timely direction/training, framework and resources to volunteers while at the same time relying on their expertise, abilities and willingness to leverage their networks to drive the goals of the organization.

　　Integrate Health Strategies programming/initiatives into appropriate events to ensure market visibility regarding impact and need.

　　Manage cultivation event logistics including, but not limited to, event promotions, entertainment and ensuring appropriate invitees for the market.

　　Provide recognition to volunteers for their efforts to help ensure their success and drive satisfaction. Hold each other accountable, both volunteers and staff, while being accessible and build collaborative staff-volunteer partnerships that are based on a foundation of mutual trust.

　　Ensure accuracy in data management, including tracking and reporting.

　　Handle staff follow-up and monitoring of assigned fundraising activities. Includes working closely with the Communications Director to develop and manage a marketing plan.

　　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

　　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

　　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-MI-Southfield

　　Posted Date 5 days ago (1/22/2024 9:34 PM)

　　Requisition ID 2023-11405

　　Job Category Field Campaigns

　　Position Type Full Time

　　Location: MI-Southfield