Heart Walk Fundraising Director - Birmingham

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. Come join an organization that was voted 'One of the Best NonProfits to Work for in 2011'. The Birmingham office of the American Heart Association has an exciting opportunity for a Heart Walk Director. This fundraising position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and selling one of our key events, the Birmingham Heart Walk. Responsibilities Include: . Meeting aggressive fundraising goals . Securing corporate sponsorships . Creating corporate partnerships . Recruiting a volunteer Executive Leadership Committee . Recruiting and motivating Walk Team captains . Recruiting and coaching day of event volunteers . Securing and motivating individual donors . Cultivating and interacting with corporate leaders . Working with community boards and committees . Daily travel throughout the Birmingham market.

Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. 2-5 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. Must be proficient with Word and Excel. Preference to be given to those with prior professional fundraising experience and knowledge of the Birmingham business market. We offer excellent benefits including: generous paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a generous retirement contribution plan. 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. To view this and all other job postings, please visit our website at www.heart.org NOTE: Candidates must apply on-line as our recruitment process does not permit faxed or hard copy resumes. (You will receive an automated response letting you know your resume has been received.) The American Heart Association is dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.