Hiring: Development Director Company: American Heart Association Location: Portland, OR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:55:04 Employment Type: Full-time 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: •Directly drive peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals. Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls. Appropriately document scheduled appointments and results. •Recruit, engage and recognize high-level volunteers for participation in local, competitive fundraising campaigns. Provide effective orientation, training, and ongoing coaching for recruited volunteers to maximize revenue and volunteer experience. •Identify and network with key donors and volunteers. Work collaboratively with volunteers and donors as well as internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income. Develop and manage year-round cultivation plans ensuring superior donor relations. •Organize local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers. Manage event logistics - digitally and in-person. •Partner cross-functionally with partners across the Division, Region and Association-wide team to ensure full alignment with vision and goals and provide consistent support in all aspects of fundraising and other assigned organizational initiatives. Proactively communicates information for effective account management and customer service. •Ensure full compliance with appropriate operational and financial requirements and practices and within the financial capacity available. Operates in accordance with the American Heart Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards. •Manage customer and campaign information utilizing American Heart Association systems accurately, timely and completely in accordance with established guidelines. Qualifications: •University/College degree or equivalent experience •Demonstrated capacity to do daily local travel up to 75% 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 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!