**Overview** Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We are hiring a Development Manager in our Oklahoma City market. The position has fundraising responsibilities tied to corporate sponsorship and participant income for the annual OKC Heart & Stroke Walk. This position has a planned fundraising goal of $200k. The candidate will also help steward and grow relationships to provide beneficial outcomes; recruiting, managing, and motivating volunteers; planning and implementing logistics of auxiliary fundraising events; maintaining donor or sponsor databases; coordinating event administration, schedules, and meetings; controlling inventory of marketing, presentation, or fundraising materials; and preparing financial or operations reports. We have a fast-paced sales type of environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. 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 and triggers. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through 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 additional training and support, locally. \#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. **Responsibilities** + Revenue generation and volunteer management for the Oklahoma City Heart & Stroke Walk. + Conduct sales calls to generate new business and manage existing company partnerships. + Goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness. + Network within the local area to develop relationships with volunteers, sponsors, and key corporate and community leaders. + Assist in developing sponsorship proposals. Help in coordinating event efforts to meet sponsor needs to deliver on promised activations. + Recruit and train volunteers and run assignments onsite during Heart Walk events. Act as volunteer liaison. + Coordinate logistics for auxiliary events and virtual events. This includes coordinating and collaborating with vendors and volunteers. + Coordinate and manage vendor relationships. Lead the vendor contract process to ensure internal legal approval, and that best practices, guidelines, and procedures are followed at events. Track vendors’ adherence to contractual obligations and perform as agreed upon. + Create and run reports from internal databases and systems. Track and report on sponsorship income, pledged dollar amounts and event donation information for events. + Ensure accuracy and adherence to the latest policies and practices of the Association as they relate to fiscal and event financials. Ensure expenses for events are coordinated with the directors and Accounting Liaison, as applicable. Monitor event budget. Coordinate and track invoicing, expenses, and peripheral accounts for events. + Travel required within the Oklahoma City area. + Other duties as assigned by supervisor. **Qualifications** + 1-2 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type experience. + Ability to travel locally approximately 70%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times. + Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving. + Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office. **Here are some of the preferred experience skills we are seeking:** + University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred. + Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level. + Knowledge of corporate and community networks. **Compensation & Benefits** The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details. + **Compensation** – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed. + **Performance and Recognition** – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position. This position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets. + **Benefits** – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation. + **Professional Development –** You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. + **Work-Life Harmonization –** The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year. + **Tuition Assistance** - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are. **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.** **This position not a match with your skills?** Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities \#LI-Hybrid **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(12/13/2024 4:02 PM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2024-14875_ **_Job Category_** _Field Campaigns_ **_Position Type_** _Full Time_