American Heart Association
Overview
We are recruiting for an
Executive Director
in the
Raleigh/Durham, NC market . This role will work with high-level corporate executives in the territory, corporate partners, and board members while supervising a team of development staff, community health staff and the communications director. The American Heart Association offers resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U (the Association’s national online university) and additional training and support locally. The Association emphasizes its commitment to work-life harmonization and core values where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Responsibilities
As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for: Supervising, developing, and mentoring fundraising staff to achieve market revenue goals; creating revenue pipelines and recruiting key leadership volunteers for core events. Developing, implementing, integrating, and evaluating strategies to achieve health impact goals. Developing and supporting community-wide strategies for a culture of health in the market. Serving as staff lead for the Board of Directors and committees to impact mission engagement, revenue goals, and leadership recruitment for campaigns. Developing and implementing a business plan for market growth through strategic market partnerships, key fundraising campaigns, and individual donors. In this role, you will report to the Senior Vice President. Daily travel within the market is required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in corporate sales and/or relevant non-profit fundraising, executive volunteer management. 3+ years of managerial experience, preferably with fundraising staff or a sales team. Experience working with community/public health issues preferred. Ability to build strong partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers. Strong leadership skills to coach and mentor best practices, timelines, and volunteer engagement to achieve revenue targets. Track record of setting and achieving sales/fundraising goals. Ability to identify, cultivate, recruit, and maintain relationships with top-level volunteers and partners. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and social skills. Ability to understand and navigate corporate cultures to achieve bold goals. Willingness to work outside standard hours as needed, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Ability and willingness to travel within the territory daily and occasional travel for meetings or training. Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. The main components of the total rewards package include: Compensation
– Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews and adjustments as needed. Performance and Recognition
– Incentive programs based on targets. Benefits
– Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement with employer match, and additional well-being programs (employee assistance, wellness, telemedicine, medical consultation). Professional Development
– Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and HeartU with extensive resources. Work-Life Harmonization
– PTO and holidays; PTO minimum of 16 days per year plus 12 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance
– Financial support for further education related to current duties or future roles. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal focuses on breakthroughs and solutions in science, policy, and care to improve health outcomes for communities. Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, or abilities. This position may not match all skills. If not, view other opportunities on the site. In accordance with local and state laws, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and events. Location: US-NC-Durham Posted Date: 3 days ago
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are recruiting for an
Executive Director
in the
Raleigh/Durham, NC market . This role will work with high-level corporate executives in the territory, corporate partners, and board members while supervising a team of development staff, community health staff and the communications director. The American Heart Association offers resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U (the Association’s national online university) and additional training and support locally. The Association emphasizes its commitment to work-life harmonization and core values where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Responsibilities
As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for: Supervising, developing, and mentoring fundraising staff to achieve market revenue goals; creating revenue pipelines and recruiting key leadership volunteers for core events. Developing, implementing, integrating, and evaluating strategies to achieve health impact goals. Developing and supporting community-wide strategies for a culture of health in the market. Serving as staff lead for the Board of Directors and committees to impact mission engagement, revenue goals, and leadership recruitment for campaigns. Developing and implementing a business plan for market growth through strategic market partnerships, key fundraising campaigns, and individual donors. In this role, you will report to the Senior Vice President. Daily travel within the market is required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in corporate sales and/or relevant non-profit fundraising, executive volunteer management. 3+ years of managerial experience, preferably with fundraising staff or a sales team. Experience working with community/public health issues preferred. Ability to build strong partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers. Strong leadership skills to coach and mentor best practices, timelines, and volunteer engagement to achieve revenue targets. Track record of setting and achieving sales/fundraising goals. Ability to identify, cultivate, recruit, and maintain relationships with top-level volunteers and partners. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and social skills. Ability to understand and navigate corporate cultures to achieve bold goals. Willingness to work outside standard hours as needed, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Ability and willingness to travel within the territory daily and occasional travel for meetings or training. Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. The main components of the total rewards package include: Compensation
– Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews and adjustments as needed. Performance and Recognition
– Incentive programs based on targets. Benefits
– Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement with employer match, and additional well-being programs (employee assistance, wellness, telemedicine, medical consultation). Professional Development
– Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and HeartU with extensive resources. Work-Life Harmonization
– PTO and holidays; PTO minimum of 16 days per year plus 12 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance
– Financial support for further education related to current duties or future roles. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal focuses on breakthroughs and solutions in science, policy, and care to improve health outcomes for communities. Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, or abilities. This position may not match all skills. If not, view other opportunities on the site. In accordance with local and state laws, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and events. Location: US-NC-Durham Posted Date: 3 days ago
#J-18808-Ljbffr