Sr. Heart Walk Fundraising Director - Jacksonville, FL

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Heart Walk Fundraising Director - in our Jacksonville office, one of our top metro markets.

The Senior Heart Walk Fundraising Director is responsible for the overall execution of the Start! Heart Walk fundraising strategies which are directed toward corporations in the Jacksonville metro area. Will be responsible for cultivating and mobilizing CEOs and Presidents from top corporations as volunteer chairpersons to raise funds. The campaign responsibility is $1 million plus.

Major Responsibilities:
* Supervises 3 team members
* Guides and directs team to achieve revenue goals
* Directly solicits corporate dollars for sponsorship
* Engages and cultivates corporate leaders toward establishing recruitment and monetary goals
* Account penetration
* Identifies corporations, conducts research, and implements cultivation strategies
* Recruit teams within companies
* Build relationships with key corporate leaders through frequent face-to-face meetings according to the Start! Heart Walk business model and timeline
* Identifying new sources of income

The successful candidate will have:
* BA/BS or equivalent work experience (1.5 years of work experience equates to 1 year of higher level education)
* 3+ years experience involving fundraising or outside sales
* At least 1 year supervisory experience
* Communication skills should be pristine
* Must be a self-starter with excellent leadership, team-building, project management, networking and communication skills
* Proven performance managing million dollar event preferred.
* Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
* Must be able to pass a background check including criminal, credit and motor vehicle