Regional Fundraising Director - Columbus, GA

What's your motivation? Opportunity! Creativity! Contribution! It's all part of working with the American Heart Association -- where you can contribute professional growth with personal fulfillment. So if you're considering a rewarding career, consider the American Heart Association. Join an organization that was voted 'One of the Best NonProfits to Work for in 2011'. We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Fundraising Director for the Columbus, GA & Pike, AL territory. Primarily responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with AHA corporate partners and selling sponsorships for the annual Heart Walk and Heart Ball. Responsibilities Include: . Setting and meeting aggressive fundraising goals . Securing event sponsorships and individual donations . Recruiting, coaching and motivating Heart Walk teams . Recruiting and coaching volunteer committee members . Interacting with executive level business and community leaders . Daily travel throughout the designated territory. Please visit us at www.HEART.org to apply for this or any of our open positions. NOTE: Our system no longer accepts faxed or hard copy resumes. Applicants must apply on-line. You will receive an automated response letting you know your application has been received. Only those who are selected to interview will be contacted directly.

Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. 1-3 years prior outside business-to-business sales and/or fundraising experience. Must be an effective communicator and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Preference to be given to those with prior professional fundraising experience and/or knowledge of the local business market. We offer excellent benefits including: generous paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a generous retirement contribution plan, and a 'Smoke Free' work environment. 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. The American Heart Association is dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer