Vice President of Development

Overview

The American Heart Association is hiring a Vice President of Development in Austin, TX. The VP Development is responsible for leading, managing, inspiring, and implementing the Austin fundraising campaigns through strategic direction and leadership of a team of fundraising leaders and support staff, along with recruitment and leadership of executive volunteer partnerships.

This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of the mission.

The Association offers a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate closely with Executive Director Austin and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that deepen donor relationships and enhance fundraising impact.
- Lead and manage a team of three to six direct reports all with direct fundraising/campaign related responsibilities ensuring accountability and support for achieving bold fundraising goals.
- Directly oversee development and fundraising campaigns, leading staff teams to achieve bold revenue targets through effective campaign development and volunteer engagement.
- Strategically position the Austin market for aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue, targeting $2,600,000, in campaign revenue by coaching and developing fundraising campaign staff for growth.
- Identify, recruit, onboard, and engage medical and non-medical volunteer partners and leaders.
- Cultivate and lead a network of meaningful volunteer partnerships to advance the mission of the organization.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Three years of experience in a development position in a similar non-profit organization.
- Three years of experience in management of staff, preferably development or fundraising staff.
- Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level.
- Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel the Austin area daily; requires access to reliable transportation.
- Professional communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association offers competitive compensation including performance-based incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, robust retirement program with employer match, paid time off (minimum 16 days for new employees), 12 paid holidays, tuition assistance, and employee wellness programs.

The American Heart Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.