Executive/Development Director - Tacoma

Executive/Development Director - Tacoma

What's your motivation? For some it's the opportunity to do extraordinary work or to develop challenging new skill sets. For other, it's the ability to make a difference in people's lives. However you define your professional goals, you have the opportunity to achieve them at the American Heart Association. We have an excellent opportunity for an Executive/Development Director in our Tacoma office.

In this challenging position your day to day responsibilities will provide you with opportunities to develop new customer relationships and cultivate new ones, to plan and executive a large fund raising event, and to raise funds for a great cause.

The position has an overall fundraising goal of $500,000 and directly supervises one professional fundraiser and an administrative coordinator.

Experience:

Successful candidates will have a college degree, or equivalent experience, a proven track record of recruiting and partnering with top-level volunteers and corporate leaders, 5 years of experience with progressively responsible positions, including at least 3 years in fundraising, outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. Candidate should also have a minimum of 1 year of staff supervision experience.

Daily travel of up to 75% around the Tacoma area is required.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off, and a retirement plan with generous employer contributions.

Apply today and find out why the NonProfit Times has recognized the American Heart Association as one of the Best Non Profits to work for year after year.

Candidates must apply online as the AHA's recruitment process does not include the utilization of fax or hard copy resumes. No phone calls please.

The American Heart Association is committed to enhancing the diversity of its volunteers and staff.

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