[Hiring] Development Director, School Engagement @American Heart Association

Role Description

We are currently hiring a Development Director, School Engagement. This is a full-time, field-based position that requires extensive travel across Wyoming & Fort Collins, Colorado. Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings and evenings, is essential to accommodate the needs of schools and events. This is a remote position open to candidates living in Wyoming (Cheyenne or Casper preferred) or in Fort Collins, CO. This position will require daily travel within the assigned territory and occasional overnight travel 5-6 times per year.

In this fast-paced fundraising/sales position, you will engage K-12 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 Association's 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting an overall fundraising goal of $275,000 through exceptional volunteer recruitment and engagement, customer service, and account management.
• Recruiting and engaging students through schools and districts in life-saving initiatives including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
• Implementing strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges, activities, and student assemblies (in-person and digital experiences).
• Developing and cultivating relationships on an ongoing basis with teachers, principals, and district superintendents.
• Establishing and maintaining outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators.
• Managing and continuously updating account information within our CRM databases and Microsoft products.
• High volume account management that regularly involves working with 5-10 schools each day - in-person 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 Association's flexible work arrangements policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "we can do this" environment.
• Extensive data management skills, requiring 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.
• 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.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to effectively engage with schools and manage events.

Requirements

• Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Benefits

• Expected pay range is $60,000 - $80,000.
• Performance and Recognition: Rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• 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.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development: Join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
• Heart U: The Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, increasing based on seniority level.
• Total of 12 paid holidays off each year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial assistance for employees wishing to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities.