Hiring: Senior Development Director Company: American Heart Association Location: Sacramento, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:14:04 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •5 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 manage a team of two Development Directors. Demonstrate the American Heart Association leadership competencies and employ effective management techniques in sourcing, recruitment, selection, development, coaching, and leadership to appropriately align, equip, and engage staff to achieve organizational objectives. •Manages and directly implements the Heart Walk campaign through driving to Association best practices. Directly accountable for achieving revenue goals aligned with funding research, public health, professional education and training and community services. •Drives the ongoing process of identifying, recruiting, engaging, and activating an influential, financially strong, and volunteer leadership base to support sustained campaign growth. Builds recruitment committees and executive leadership committees to identify and engage high level event Chairs and working committees. •Prospects, solicits, closes and stewards high-level corporate and individual donors. Develops and implements year-round cultivation plans ensuring superior donor relations. •Provides staff support in planning, developing, implementing, growing, and evaluating campaigns and events consistent with best practices and event timelines. Provides staff support in volunteer leadership recruitment, orientation, and development. •Collaborates as a part of 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. •Ensures that team operates within appropriate operational and financial boundaries and within the financial capacity available. Operates in accordance with the Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards. •Communicates proactively and timely with the Executive Director, and other internal and external partners. Consistently delivers on commitments made to internal and external customers. 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 •Bachelor's Degree. •Demonstrated experience leading and developing a high-performing and engaged team of development professionals. •Knowledge of corporate and community networks. Compensation: •$84,480 - $112,750 / 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!