Heart Walk Fundraising Director - Ft. Lauderdale

What's your motivation? Opportunity! Creativity! Contribution! It's all part of working with the American Heart Association -- where you can contribute professional growth with personal fulfillment. So if you're considering a rewarding career, consider the American Heart Association.

Join an organization that was voted 'One of the Best NonProfits to Work for in 2011'.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Heart Walk Fundraising Director for the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area. Responsible for cultivating business and community partnerships and securing corporate sponsorships and individual donations by selling and promoting one of our key events, the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk.

Responsibilities Include:
. Setting and meeting aggressive fundraising goals
. Securing corporate sponsorships and individual donations
. Recruiting, organizing and coaching corporate walk teams
. Recruiting and coaching executive level committee members
. Creating partnerships with corporate and community leaders
. Recruiting and coaching event volunteers
. Daily travel throughout the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Miami business markets.

Please visit us at www.HEART.org to learn more about the American Heart Association.

NOTE: Our system no longer accepts faxed or hard copy resumes. Applicants must apply on-line. You will receive an automated response letting you know your application has been received. Only those selected to interview will be contacted directly.

Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. 2-3 years prior outside business-to-business sales and/or fundraising experience. Must be an effective communicator and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Preference to be given to those with prior professional fundraising experience and/or knowledge of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Miami business markets.

We offer excellent benefits including: generous paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a generous retirement contribution plan, and a 'Smoke Free' work environment.

Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.

The American Heart Association is dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.