VP, Development

Since our founding in 1924, the American Heart Association has cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. The American Heart Association has an exciting opportunity for a Vice President, Development, in our Northern New England market. In this role, you will report to our Executive Director. As a player/coach, you help lead the market's development team, along with your own portfolio of donors and sponsors. Responsibilities include ensuring that market revenue goals are achieved through engaging volunteers and staff in mission-based fundraising campaigns.

This position will be home-office-based, with external-facing engagement within the Northern New England market. The VP of Development will manage Fundraising Development Directors, mentoring them to achieve their fundraising goals and objectives, while building a network of meaningful volunteer partnerships with corporate and community leaders to improve fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in a development position in a similar non-profit organization.
- At least one year of experience in employee management, preferably in development or fundraising staff.
- Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level preferred.
- Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is preferred.
- Experience securing corporate donations by participating in and leading top-level sponsorship asks.
- Must be willing to travel daily to meetings and events throughout the market (Maine, Central Massachusetts, and New Hampshire), with occasional overnight travel.