Overview
Now is the time to join an organization that enables you to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career!
We are currently hiring for a School Fundraising Director . The Director will primarily handle the overall implementation and promotion of our K-12 school fundraising campaigns in central MN, down to the North Metro of the Twin Cities and up to Grand Rapids/Duluth area. The ideal candidate will be located in St Cloud, Brainerd, or Duluth.
This is fast paced sales type of position with the main accountability of driving revenue. Competitive salary with incentive potential is offered. Director will be based in a home office.
The American Heart Association offers programs to help you maintain work/life satisfaction according to your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university as well as various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.
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Responsibilities
Prospect and secure school participation using sales methods.
Recruit, train, and motivate School Volunteers (mainly PE teachers but not exclusively) to implement and coordinate our school programs in fundraising and achieve the fundraising goal to further our mission.
Lead kick-off assemblies at schools holding event where applicable.
Ensure each school has the materials and resources needed to have a successful event.
Perform summer cultivation with school administrators at both the school and district level.
Solicit corporate sponsorships in the summer for school educational programs.
Qualifications
2 years of relevant experience preferred; college graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Familiarity with territory management preferred.
Ability to recruit, train and counsel School Coordinators to achieve goals and objectives.
Detail oriented.
Comfortable conducting virtual (Zoom/Microsoft Teams) presentations/meetings.
Ability to transport materials and other supplies to and from meetings and events.
Ability to do daily travel up to 50% within the territory and minimal overnight travel.
Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets.
Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with innovative programs to develop your skills - helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association.
The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.
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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Location US-MN-Eagan
Posted Date 1 week ago (5/10/2022 1:51 PM)
Requisition ID 2021-7883
Job Category Field Campaigns
Additional Locations US-MN-Brainerd | US-MN-Duluth | US-MN-St. Cloud
Position Type Full Time
Location: MN-Brainerd
