Location: Chicago,IL, USA
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.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills
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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