Director of Development, Heart Walk - Baltimore

Want to start the New Year with a rewarding career? Consider making a difference with the American Heart Association! We need a high energy, competitive, and achievement driven individual to serve as a Development Director on our Baltimore, MD Heart Walk Team. If you possess strong fundraising or sales skills, enjoy working through volunteers, and have worked to coordinate large events, then this is the ideal job for you. Your daily activities will include securing and growing major sponsorships, managing, motivating, and training high-level volunteers, orienting committee members, planning and executing several large events and collaborating with AHA staff. The American Heart Association has been selected as a top 20 non-profit organization to work for two years in a row! Come join us as we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. Candidates must apply online as the AHA's recruitment process does not include the utilization of faxed or hard copy resumes. The American Heart Association is a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free workplace. EOE M/F/V/D 'We Value Diversity'

' BA or BS degree or equivalent ' Minimum 3-5 years work experience, preferably in special event fundraising with a voluntary health agency or related field. ' Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles, practices, techniques and current trends. ' Ability to recruit, manage and evaluate high level volunteers for appropriate utilization. ' Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation and training. ' Ability to organize and prioritize large events and multiple projects. ' Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals and fundraising reports. ' Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned geographical territory and to work evenings and weekends as necessary. ' Experience in event planning, organizing, consultation, and volunteer management. ' Ability to use relevant tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and database programs and voice mail).