School Fundraising Director
School Fundraising Director
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Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.
We are currently hiring a Development Director School Engagement. This is a full time fieldbased position that requires extensive travel across Northwest Iowa and Northeast Nebraska. Flexibility in working hours including early mornings and evenings is essential to accommodate the needs of schools and events. This is a homeoffice based position. The ideal candidate will be located in Sioux City/Sergeant Bluff area Sioux Falls SD or the outskirts of Omaha/Council Bluffs area.
In this fastpaced fundraising/sales position you will engage K12 students with the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge working with hundreds of schools to promote physical activity and learning. The role also involves extensive data management continuously updating account information in our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft Office products.
Combine your love for fundraising and sales with your passion for kids health!The American Heart Associations Kids Heart Challenge is all about equipping kids with ways to keep their hearts and brains healthy and raising funds for the health of all hearts. Meet one of our heart heroes here and learn more!
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain worklife harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our awardwinning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.
#TheAHALife is our company culture our way of life reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment our focus on worklife 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.jobs.
Responsibilities
This position is directly responsible for meeting an overall fundraising goal of $(participant income and corporate sponsorship) through exceptional volunteer recruitment and engagement customer service and account management all while motivating kids to take their health to heart.
- Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in lifesaving initiatives includingKids Heart Challengeand American Heart Challenge programs.
- Implement strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges activities and student assemblies (inperson and digital experiences).
- Develop and cultivate relationships on an ongoing basis with teachers principals and district superintendents.
- Establish and maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators. This includes detailed planning and kickoff meetings to set schools up for success.
- Manage and continuously update account information within our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft products.
- High volume account management that regularly involves working with 510 schools each day inperson where possible or online/by phone.
Qualifications
- 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising sales or other related experience.
- Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
- University/College degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field consistent with the Associations flexible work arrangements policy.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced we can do this environment.
- This position demands extensive data management requiring the continuous updating of account information within our CRM databases; Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to efficiently manage and report on data using CRMs are essential.
- 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.
- Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours including early mornings and evenings to effectively engage with schools and manage events.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
- Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
- 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. Thats 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 wellbeing 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 Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- WorkLife 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 Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
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. Were committed to ensuring our workforce workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
