Fundraising/Sales Director

Join Us In Saving Lives!


TAKE YOUR CAREER TO HEART ...PERFORM A JOB WORTH DOING!!!


•Tired of selling things that you don’t believe in?
•Enjoy building long-lasting relationships with people?

The American Heart Association is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We are also committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a CORPORATE FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR in the BUFFALO market. The successful candidate will plan, implement, and evaluate our annual Heart Walk. The Heart Walk is a grassroots, corporate based event that brings together the Buffalo community to raise funds for and awareness of heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #3 killer in America.

Responsibilities include:
•Developing relationships with volunteers, sponsors & key corporate & community leaders.
•Conducing sales calls to generate new business and manage existing companies.
•Goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness.
•Coordinating event efforts
•Networking within the local area, and recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years of successful fund raising, marketing or sales, ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management, proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals. Organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are a must.
Candidates must be results driven with the ability to multi task. Candidates must also be willing and able to travel within the local area.

We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS including: medical/dental insurance; company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; flexible spending account for dependent and health care reimbursement; 12 paid holidays per year; paid time off; retirement contribution; and a smoke free work environment.

Come Join Us In Saving Lives!! Please send your cover letter and resume, INCLUDING advertisement source and salary requirements to: [Click here for email] or fax to 508-935-3951. Job Code – BuffloWalk.
No Phone Calls Please.

The American Heart Association is an Equal Employment Employer.
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