Associate Vice President of Development

The Associate Vice President of Development leads a revenue-driving team in the Boston metro market for the American Heart Association, partnering with corporations, C-suite leaders, and philanthropists to support Boston social campaigns, including the Heart & Stroke Gala and Go Red For Women Luncheon. The role requires a player/coach approach to drive fundraising, manage corporate accounts, recruit volunteer leadership, and ensure the team contributes $2M to the overall market goal. The position is office-based in Wellesley, MA with a hybrid schedule and up to 75% local travel.

Responsibilities include hiring, directing, training, and evaluating assigned staff to meet annual revenue goals; researching and acquiring companies for sponsorships; cultivating, stewarding, and renewing partnerships through face-to-face meetings; planning and leading operations for the Heart & Stroke Gala, Go Red for Women, STEM Goes Red, and Women/Teen of Impact campaigns; recruiting and mobilizing CEOs and community leaders for leadership committees; and monitoring campaign budgets, preparing revenue projections, and coordinating event logistics.

Qualifications: University/College degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Proven track record in individual giving, corporate fundraising, and exceeding sales/fundraising goals; experience building partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers; strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills; and reliable transportation for daily local travel (up to 75%).