Sr. Institutional Relations Advisor - Foundation Relations

Advance the American Heart Association's mission by cultivating relationships with high-capacity donors.

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Overview

Advance the American Heart Association's mission by cultivating relationships with high-capacity donors.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least five (5) years of experience in securing revenue and forming relationships with high-capacity donors including leading research and proposal writing.
  • Collaborating with internal partners and volunteers.
  • Excellent communication/writing, organization, and relationship-building skills.
  • Primary responsibility for proposal writing and donor-facing communications.
  • Strong critical thinking, judgment, and strategic decision-making.
  • Developing budgets and outcomes/deliverables.
  • Leading cross-functional groups, facilitating strategy and action with a focus on collaborative solutions.
  • Experience and knowledge of public health initiatives.
  • Master of Public Health or other advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven track record of developing, soliciting, and/or closing 6-figure gifts or grants; 7-figure preferred.

Potential interview questions

Can you share an experience where you successfully secured a large donation? This question gauges your ability to secure significant funds. Discuss specific strategies used to engage the donor and ensure their alignment with your organization's mission.
How do you prioritize and manage multiple donor relationships? This highlights your organizational and relationship management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you collaborated with internal partners for a fundraising initiative. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to develop compelling proposals? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle challenges during the fundraising process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What insights do you have about trends in public health fundraising? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe a successful grant you've helped secure? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in fundraising for public health? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 months ago - Updated 18 days ago - Source: heart.org