National Sr. Development Consultant, Mission Advancement

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a National Sr. Development Consultant Mission Advancementin our Mission Advancement department.

This position can be home-based.

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This individual serves as the strategic implementer of an integrated portfolio of donor-facing communications supporting non-cash planned and legacy giving audiences. This role leads the development and delivery of multi-channel marketing and stewardship communications designed to educate inspire and move donors prospects and volunteers along the giving journey from early interest through sustained engagement.

Responsible for planning producing and leading a high volume of coordinated promotion and engagement communications across print digital email web events and social channels. This role requires a highly organized self-directed communicator who can translate complex giving concepts into clear compelling content while mleadingmultiple initiatives simultaneously and collaborating across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Integrated Donor Communications & Journey Management

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive donor communication strategies supporting non-cash and legacy giving audiences across the full engagement lifecycle including education cultivation and stewardship.
• Plan and lead multi-channel donor journeys incorporating direct mail email web social media newsletters and virtual experiences to support both prospect nurturing and ongoing donor engagement.
• Execute both cool and warm leadnurturing strategies ensuring coordinated messaging timing and audience targeting.

Content Development & Production Leadership

• Oversee the creation of donor-facing materials such as brochures booklets one-pagers newsletters surveys and digital assets ensuring accuracy clarity brand alignment and emotional resonance.
• Serve as lead writer and designer (or partner with internal/external designers as appropriate) for select communication vehicles including newsletters and email campaigns.
• Strategize on and integrate donor story spotlights and impact narratives across appropriate communications to demonstrate mission value and donor impact.

Email Digital & Web Strategy

• Create lead and deploy donor email campaigns echases automated journeys and anniversary or milestone outreach.
• Develop and maintain planned giving and donor-focused webpages including lead-generation elements and supporting content.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure all external digital communications are supported by timely and accurate internal notification and drop communications.

Events Webinars & Engagement Experiences

• Plan lead and execute virtual and in-person experiences including all pre- and post-event communications and follow-up.
• Ensure seamless integration between event experiences and ongoing donor journeys.

Analytics Optimization & Reporting

• Track analyze and report on email performance donor engagement metrics and journey effectiveness.
• Use insights and data to inform ongoing optimization of messaging sequencing and channel strategy.
• Ensure accuracy completeness and quality for data within projects and areas of responsibility

Internal Communications & Collaboration

• Support internal communications and knowledge-sharing related to donor outreach initiatives including select internal newsletters and staff-facing updates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with fundraising donor relations digital and analytics partners to ensure alignment with organizational goals and donor engagement strategies.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) years of experience.
• Experience in a communications marketing or public relations role with a national scope preferred.
• Experience leading communications project management and editorial planning.
• Experience working with volunteers and donors with a working understanding of fundraising.
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to lead complex projects multitask and set priorities.
• Strong writer with excellent written and verbal communication skills adaptable to a variety of mediums
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and with context.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Solid computer skills with the capability to master new software applications and technologies. Excellent Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Ability to engage all major principal and planned donor types and to collaborate with partners across departments and/or teams.
• Experience producing work for and/or with senior leadership and/or executives.
• Ability to advance and align with established strategy and/or vision with the ability to take direction while also contributing ideas and value.
• Experience writing in AP style and adherence to editorial and branding guidelines.
• Ability to travel up to 5% local and overnight stay

Preferred Experience:

• Five (5) - Eight (8) years of experience.
• Prior experience in a non-profit setting national level preferred.
• Experience working with donors and volunteers in a philanthropy setting with further preference for experience with major and planned giving.
• Working in a collaborative setting.
• Knowledge of design such as Canva Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator or other similar platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate the data to support content development decisions.
• Experience navigating the complexities of a large matrixed organization.
• Experience providing updates in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is 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. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 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 Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association 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.

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