**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 currently hiring a **Temporary Development Manager** in **Cedar Rapids** . The Temporary Manager will be responsible for handling key activities during leave of absences. This role involves organizing and executing event logistics, securing auction items, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. This is a full-time, temporary position and offers a hybrid schedule. This position is expected to conclude April 30, 2025. 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** + Plan and conduct engaging assemblies for the Kids Heart Challenge program. + Coordinate with schools and volunteers to ensure smooth execution. + Identify and secure auction items for fundraising events. + Maintain a database of potential donors and sponsors. + Assist in planning and organizing the Heart Ball event. + Conduct table host visits to ensure their needs are met. + Support team captain recruitment and engagement. + Make calls to potential sponsors, donors, and volunteers. + Schedule and coordinate new company meetings to discuss event participation and support. **Qualifications** + 0-2 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience' + University/College degree or equivalent experience. + Demonstrated track record in donor and volunteer relations. + Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with proactive communication, thorough planning and execution and allocating/providing resources, additional support or training. + Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to consistently maintain a professional, calm, and friendly manner in creating positive customer experiences externally and internally. + Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential issues that may impact organizational productivity and/or compliance and address proactively and timely. + Effective project management and event management skills in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders. + Experience in positively managing change including anticipating and championing organizational change, creating contingency plans, proactively considering short-term and long-term impact. **Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:** + Knowledge of the American Heart Association’s standards and procedures. + Experience with sales or fundraising strategies. + Experience managing volunteers. **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; elgibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. + **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** _2 days ago_ _(2/12/2025 11:52 AM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2025-15306_ **_Job Category_** _Field Campaigns_ **_Position Type_** _Full Time_