Regional Fundraising Director - Jackson, TN

Job Description

Tracking Code

312-415

Job Description

What's your motivation? Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's all part of working for 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.

We have an exciting Regional Fundraising Director opportunity for the Jackson, TN area. Primary purpose will be to cultivate and solicit corporate sponsorships and individual donations for the Annual Start! Heart Walk, and Go Red for Women Luncheon events.

Responsibilities include:
. Conducting sales calls with existing and new clients
. Interaction with high level decision makers & community leaders
. Setting and meeting aggressive fund raising goals
. Building new client relationships
. Daily travel throughout assigned territory
. Ability to work from an in-home office

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.

Required Experience

BA/BS Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years of fundraising and/or outside sales experience. Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals. Solid networking and negotiation skills. Abilitiy to interact with corporate and community leaders and cultivate a large network of volunteers. Must be proficient with Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint. Familiarity with the Jackson, TN business market strongly preferred.

NOTE: Applicants must apply on-line. Our recruitment process no longer accepts faxed or hard copy resumes. This is a work from home position.

(You will receive an automated email response notifying you that your application has been received. Only those selected to interview will be contacted directly, all other resumes will remain in our database for future consideration.)

The American Heart Association is dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Location

Jackson, TN, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Application Instructions

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