Hiring: Development Director Company: American Heart Association Location: Fresno, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:14:04 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience •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. •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. Required Skills: •Generate revenue by prospecting and securing local corporate sponsorship and individual donations. Achieve revenue goals by building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and donors. •Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research that matches to the campaign goals and the Association's mission. •Develop and present proposals and accompanying materials to secure revenue and volunteer engagement. •Recruit and be responsible for executive volunteer leadership, volunteer committees, and day-of-the-event volunteers. •Recruit corporate team participation in Heart Walk and motivate team members to fundraise. •Lead and engage new individual membership for our Cor Vitae giving society, in partnership with other appropriate fundraising staff. Includes planning and implementing regular engagement events for members. •Plan and implement events in collaboration with internal and external partners. •Interface directly with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans. Qualifications: •University/College degree or equivalent experience •Demonstrated capacity to do daily local travel and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis •Demonstrated capacity 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 •Knowledge of corporate and community networks Compensation: •$70,400 - $78,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!