American Heart Association
Overview
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. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We have an exciting opportunity at the American Heart Association. We are recruiting for an
Executive Director
in the
Raleigh/Durham, NC market . This position 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 a communications director. The Association offers resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally. The AHALife reflects our commitment to work-life harmonization guided by our core values. Responsibilities
Supervising, developing, and mentoring fundraising implementers to achieve a market revenue goal of $1M+; creating revenue pipelines and recruiting key leadership volunteers for core events. Developing, implementing, integrating, and evaluating strategies and plans to achieve health impact goals. Developing and supporting community-wide strategies for a culture of health in the market. Serving as the 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 of 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. 5+ years of experience in corporate sales and/or relevant non-profit fundraising, executive volunteer management. 5+ years of managerial experience, preferably with fundraising staff or a sales team. Experience working with community/public health issues preferred. Ability to build powerful partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers. Strong leadership skills to coach and mentor best practices, timelines, and volunteer engagement to ensure revenue targets are reached. Track and record sales/fundraising goals and ensure staff meet/exceed weekly and quarterly goals. Knowledge 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 your territory daily and occasional travel to other locations for meetings or training. 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 – Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews and adjustments as needed. Performance and Recognition – Incentive program based on targets. Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a robust retirement plan with employer match and automatic contribution; employee wellness programs and telemedicine. Professional Development – Access to HeartU, Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and more. Work-Life Harmonization – PTO, holidays, and paid time off reflecting seniority. Tuition Assistance – Financial support for education related to current duties or potential future positions. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on 100+ years of leadership in cardiovascular and brain health to drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions for healthier people and communities. At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, or abilities. This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities. 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. Location
US-NC-Durham
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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. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We have an exciting opportunity at the American Heart Association. We are recruiting for an
Executive Director
in the
Raleigh/Durham, NC market . This position 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 a communications director. The Association offers resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally. The AHALife reflects our commitment to work-life harmonization guided by our core values. Responsibilities
Supervising, developing, and mentoring fundraising implementers to achieve a market revenue goal of $1M+; creating revenue pipelines and recruiting key leadership volunteers for core events. Developing, implementing, integrating, and evaluating strategies and plans to achieve health impact goals. Developing and supporting community-wide strategies for a culture of health in the market. Serving as the 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 of 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. 5+ years of experience in corporate sales and/or relevant non-profit fundraising, executive volunteer management. 5+ years of managerial experience, preferably with fundraising staff or a sales team. Experience working with community/public health issues preferred. Ability to build powerful partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers. Strong leadership skills to coach and mentor best practices, timelines, and volunteer engagement to ensure revenue targets are reached. Track and record sales/fundraising goals and ensure staff meet/exceed weekly and quarterly goals. Knowledge 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 your territory daily and occasional travel to other locations for meetings or training. 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 – Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews and adjustments as needed. Performance and Recognition – Incentive program based on targets. Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a robust retirement plan with employer match and automatic contribution; employee wellness programs and telemedicine. Professional Development – Access to HeartU, Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and more. Work-Life Harmonization – PTO, holidays, and paid time off reflecting seniority. Tuition Assistance – Financial support for education related to current duties or potential future positions. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on 100+ years of leadership in cardiovascular and brain health to drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions for healthier people and communities. At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, or abilities. This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities. 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. Location
US-NC-Durham
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