Executive Director

Executive Director

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. We are bringing our mission to life across Southern Nevada. Come join our team! Leading the Las Vegas division of the Western States region, the Executive Director advances the mission of the American Heart Association through exceptional volunteer leadership, donor cultivation and staff engagement in achieving our health impact and revenue goals. Primary responsibilities include identifying, recruiting and engaging strong volunteer leadership; leading a partner-focused, results-oriented staff team and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to inspire shared ownership of our lifesaving work. The annual revenue goal for the division is $1 million+ net to be achieved through balanced campaign growth including special events, corporate sponsorship and individual giving. 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 : Recruit, engage and develop leadership volunteers including the Division Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Teams, sponsoring organizations, and funders. Build, coach and engage an agile staff team that optimally represents the organization as one in achieving shared goals. Through exceptional volunteer leadership engagement and directly prospecting, securing and cultivating key relationships, drive maximum health and revenue impact including corporate sponsorship, individual giving, and strategic business planning. Provide leadership, coaching and guidance for the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, community impact and communications and marketing. Ensure collaboration with operations including CRM systems, division finances, facilities, and data management. Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of field operations, core programs, and strategic plans.

Qualifications : 5 years minimum of prior relevant experience and at least 5 years of supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Experience recruiting, engaging and activating executive level corporate and medical volunteers. Demonstrated track record in building effective teams of staff and volunteers. Demonstrated track record in setting and achieving bold goals on a sustained basis. Ability to influence others to action through creating a shared vision and sense of ownership and personal accountability. Ability to credibly establish and execute a strategic plan across functional areas and disciplines in a complex and highly dynamic environment, effectively translating strategies to measurable goals and plans. Ability to regularly travel within the market; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Compensation & Benefits : Expected pay range will be $112,000 to $122,000 annually. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. 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.