We are currently hiring for a Senior Development Director in our Eagan office. The Senior Director will serve as a player/coach within a team of 4 staff who oversee our Heart of Twin Cities campaign. This position will have direct responsibility in generating revenue by soliciting corporations for sponsorships/partnerships and individual donations. The campaign includes our signature Heart Ball (gala) event. Will provide direct coaching and supervision to a Development Director and Administrative Associate.

This is a fast paced sales type of position with the main accountability of driving revenue in support of our mission. We also offer a hybrid schedule!

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 training and support locally and through our National Center.

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• Prospect and secure local corporate sponsorships and individual donations.
  
• Guide and direct assigned staff to reach goals.
  
• Identify, recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership including implementing a year-round cultivation plan.
  
• Develop profiles on the top businesses within the Twin Cities market with a documented plan to secure their involvement.
  
• Execute event logistics based on national best practices.
  
• Work closely with a Communications Director to develop and manage a promotion/communications plan for the campaign.

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising or outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity.
  
• 1+ years of experience in a management capacity. This experience may occur within the 3-year related experience requirement. Experience gained through direct internal work on American Heart Association projects/priorities may substitute for this requirement and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training. Skill in written communications to include clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations, and similar narrative pieces.
  
• Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports. Skill in use of spreadsheet/database analysis.
  
• Ability to do daily travel up to 75% and overnight travel up to 25%.
  
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office.
  
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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.

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  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, based on the type of position.
  
• 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.

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