Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Director, School Engagement within our Illinois Division based in Chicago, Illinois. This is a field-based position that requires extensive travel across the Northeast Chicago area.
Combine your love for fundraising and sales with your passion for kids' health! The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge is all about equipping kids with ways to keep their hearts and brains healthy and raising funds for the health of all hearts.
As the Development Director, School Engagement you will advance our lifesaving mission through engaging primarily K-12th grade students across Chicago schools and districts with Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. This is a fast-paced fundraising/sales position where you will work with hundreds of schools to personalize and bring to life plans to help get kids moving, learning and helping!
Responsibilities
This position is directly responsible for meeting an overall fundraising goal (participant income and corporate sponsorship) through exceptional volunteer recruitment and engagement, customer service, and account management - all while motivating kids to take their health to heart.
- Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in life-saving initiatives including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
- Implement strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges, activities, and student assemblies (in-person and digital experiences).
- Develop and cultivate relationships on an ongoing basis with teachers, principals, and district superintendents.
- Establish and maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators, including detailed planning and kick-off meetings to set schools up for success.
- Manage high volume accounts, regularly working with 5-10 schools each day - in-person where possible or online/by phone.
Qualifications
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field consistent with the American Heart Association's flexible work arrangements policy.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
- Highly effective marketing, organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "we can do this" environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to manage and report on data using CRMs.
- Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation.
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
- Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
- Knowledge of the Association’s mission and programs.
The American Heart Association invests in its people and offers a competitive base salary, performance and recognition programs, and a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture, and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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