Senior Business Development Director - Start! Heart Walk (Las Vegas, NV)

American Heart Association What's your motivation? Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's all part of working for the American Heart Association---where you can combine making a difference in people's lives with professional development and competitive compensation. If you're seeking a rewarding career in the non-profit world, consider the American Heart Association. We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Business Development Director for Heart Walk Fundraising in our Las Vegas division.The primary responsibility of the Senior Business Development Director is to manage the Start! Las Vegas Heart Walk as well as new initiatives throughout the area as assigned. Key responsibilities include managing a year-round fundraising campaign; building long term, sustainable relationships with Start! Heart Walk sponsors and teams; recruiting, partnering with, and managing volunteer leadership; implementing, managing and evaluating events that bring together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers to raise funds and awareness for heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #3 killer in America.This position is responsible for raising $400,000 through Start! Heart Walk participant income and a minimum of $200,000 through sponsorship making the total revenue responsibility for this position $600,000 for the 08-09 fiscal year. In addition, this position supervises one business development director, one administrative coordinator, a committee of high level volunteers, and works closely with and reports to the Executive Director of the Las Vegas division. The ideal candidate will be capable of developing and implementing a 3 year plan for the Start! Heart Walk that maximizes revenue based on the market's potential. Qualified applicants will have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 3-5 years of successful fund raising or outside sales experience Developed management skills and ability to lead a team to success Demonstrated ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management Proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals Highly effective organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment. Frequent local travel and occasional overnight travel required.Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off, flexible spending accounts and healthy lifestyles stipend. Additionally the American Heart Association provides training, professional/career path development, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. The American Heart Association is committed to ensuring that our workforce and volunteers reflect America's diverse population. We know that such diversity will enrich us with the talent, energy, perspective and inspiration we need to achieve our mission: building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. EOE M/F/V/DTo learn more and apply, please visit our website at www.americanheart.org/careers