Vice President, Development

Vice President, Development

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. The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Vice President, Development in our Southwest region. The location of the position is open to our Southwest region states, including Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. This position will be responsible for directing and collaborating with internal staff, corporations, and community leaders to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and fundraising efforts. You will be responsible for generating revenue and leading community development activities for specified campaigns in the Southwest region, such as the Cycle Nation. This role will also be responsible for managing top corporate accounts, securing sponsorships, identifying and recruiting volunteer leadership, developing the board, and holding others accountable for their fundraising goals and objectives. This role requires a proactive self-starter who can operate independently with minimal supervision, while also managing and overseeing assigned staff. The role is responsible for driving revenue growth, with a target of building toward a $6 million annual goal. 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 job application window is expected to close on November 7, 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement agreed-upon goals and objectives for the area in order to enhance the efficiency of the revenue generation, programs, and community mobilization activities of the Southwest region. Provide strategic leadership, vision, and accountability for the launch and growth of the region's Executive Engagement team across six priority markets. Supervise, recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team of development directors to identify, engage, and activate top-tier executive leaders. Build and sustain executive-level partnerships with CEOs, presidents, and other senior leaders to align their personal and corporate passions with the American Heart Association's mission and strategic priorities. Drive measurable fundraising outcomes through individual and team revenue goals, ensuring the Executive Challenge generates a seven-figure impact annually. Collaborate with region leadership on marketing, communications, and PR strategies to amplify visibility and inspire community participation. Champion a mission-driven culture that emphasizes accountability, innovation, and collaboration across the region. Monitor and evaluate territory revenue performance through the development of monthly campaign reports, annual fundraising campaign plans, end-of-year reports, and needed campaign monitoring tools. Meet with staff on a regular basis to review the status of goals and objectives and to recommend changes or approaches that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of program activity, revenue generation, and public information efforts. Serve as staff liaison between the assigned field territory and the region in order to ensure implementation of common goals and to promote a harmonious working relationship. Consistently monitor, evaluate, and troubleshoot development and field support activities throughout assigned territory to ensure appropriate contingency plans are identified and implemented. Perform other duties and special assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Five years of relevant experience, preferably within a fundraising or development position in a similar voluntary non-profit organization. Five years of supervisory experience, preferably with a fundraising team in a similar organization. Experience recruiting, training, and cultivating top-level donors and volunteers preferred. Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned geographical territory. Ability to work outside of standard hours, which may involve some evenings and / or weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $95,000 to $126,600. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets. 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. 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 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.

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