Senior Director of Development - Florence, SC

What's your motivation? For some it's the opportunity to do extraordinary work or to develop challenging new skill sets. For others it's the ability to make a difference in people's lives or take on growing levels of responsibility and leadership. However you define your professional goals, you have the opportunity to achieve them at the American Heart Association. We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Director of Development in our Florence, SC office implementing and supervising fundraising events. The Senior Director of Development manages, plans, directs, and implements the special events primarily by building partnerships with corporations. The Senior Director also oversees Development Directors in cooperation with administrative staff.

Major Duties: -Supervises Development Directors who also implements a social event. -Assists in the development of an annual fundraising plan, including goals, objectives, budgets, strategies, projections, evaluation, and prospect lists. -Monitors the performance of team members in terms of dollars, closed partnerships, face to face meetings and best practice implementation. -Serves as the primary staff consultant and resource for specialty of general responsibilities assigned. -Plans, develops, and implements orientation and training workshops, and as appropriate, consultation of staff and volunteer training. -Serves as account manager for select affiliate accounts, ensuring that a plan exists for maintaining, cultivating and growing the AHA's relationship with the corporation. -Constantly develops prospects for regional relationships with a strong focus on existing local accounts.

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! 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 nonprofit drug, alcohol and tobacco-free workplace. EOE M/F/V/D 'We Value Diversity'

Qualified applicants will have: Preferred 4 years experience in nonprofit fundraising. Experience in supervision of multiple staff. Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and work with all levels of individuals: CEOs, marketing executives, AHA volunteers and staff. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management. Proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals. Highly effective organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment. Local travel required.