American Heart Association

What's your motivation? Want satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives? At the American Heart Association we're working to prevent, treat and defeat our nation's No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. We have an excellent opportunity for a Director of Start! Heart Walk in our Arlington, VA office.

The American Heart Association is seeking a high energy, competitive, and achievement driven individual to be part of the GWR Start! Heart Walk Team covering suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC!

This position requires someone who has experience with large fundraising goals and large events. If you have a strong fundraising or sales background where you traveled in an assigned territory OR if you have an event coordination background COUPLED with sales or fundraising we want to hear from you!

Your daily activities will include securing and growing major sponsorships, managing, motivating, and training high-level volunteers, orienting committee members, planning and executing several large events, collaborating with AHA staff.

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

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'BA or BS degree or equivalent
'Minimum 3-5 years work experience, preferably in special event fundraising with a voluntary health agency or related field.
'Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles, practices, techniques and current trends.
'Ability to recruit, manage and evaluate high level volunteers for appropriate utilization.
'Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation and training.
'Ability to organize and prioritize large events and multiple projects.
'Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals and fundraising reports.
'Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned geographical territory and to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
'Experience in event planning, organizing, consultation, and volunteer management.
'Ability to use relevant tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and database programs and voice mail).