American Heart Association

Vice President of Development

American Heart Association$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Three years of experience in a development position in a similar non-profit organization.
  • Three years of experience managing staff, preferably in development or fundraising.
  • Experience engaging high-level leaders, including C-suite.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 75% in the Southwest region.
  • Strong professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a portfolio of accounts to achieve an annual revenue goal of $5 million, escalating to $10 million by year two.
  • Design and manage regional committees to fulfill strategic planning and fundraising objectives.
  • Develop and implement strategies for regional initiatives from concept to execution.
  • Coordinate strategies across region committees and staff for unified direction.
  • Cultivate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities for fundraising success.
  • Foster collaboration among diverse staff functions to meet mission-related revenue goals.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned within job scope.

Benefits

  • Wide array of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contributions.
  • Access to employee wellness programs and telemedicine services.
  • Participation in professional development through Heart U's online resources.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starting from 16 days annually, increasing with seniority.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education aimed at career development.
Full Job Description
Overview

We9re hiring a Regional Vice President (RVP) of Development in the Southwest region.

As a RVP of Development, you lead the region9s efforts to generate revenue by developing strategic relationships with executive and C-suite leaders. This is an exciting, fast-paced position that requires knowledge of general fundraising practices and executive engagement strategies. You will bring strong relationship-building skills, a result-oriented mindset, and a proven track record of fundraising success to the position.

This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule. This position will be located in the Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston, Texas area.

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.

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.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a portfolio of accounts and have responsibility for achieving an annual revenue goal of $5 million in year one and build to $10 million in year two.
  • Design, develop, and lead regional committees to achieve the region9s strategic plan and fundraising goals. This includes identifying and leveraging strategic volunteer leadership relationships.
  • Develop and manage strategies that drive key regional initiatives from concept to implementation.
  • Collaborate with the region committees and staff to ensure strategies and implementation plans are coordinated across the region.
  • Cultivate innovative relationships with new and existing partners, and identify sponsorship opportunities to achieve results.
  • Foster a collaborative environment where staff from various functions work together to achieve results related to our mission and revenue goals.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level and family.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor9s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Three years of experience in a development position in a similar non-profit organization.
  • Three years of experience in the management of staff, preferably development or fundraising staff.
  • Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel throughout the Southwest region approximately 75% of the time, including Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming.
  • Professional communication skills.
  • 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.

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 6 Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That9s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  • Performance and Recognition 6 You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
  • Benefits 6 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 6 You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association9s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  • Work-Life Harmonization 6 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 Association9s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association 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.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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About American Heart Association

The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 by six cardiologists. The organization's mission is to promote cardiovascular health and reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke. The AHA provides education, advocacy, and research funding to support its goals. The organization has over 33 million volunteers and supporters, and it is one of the largest and most influential health organizations in the United States. The AHA is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and it has offices in all 50 states.
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