Associate Vice President, Development

American Heart Association • Philadelphia, PA

213d • $76,600 - $110,000

About The Position

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 offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Vice President, Development (AVP) in the Philadelphia market. In this position, responsibilities include leading a revenue-driving team and partnering with corporations, C-suite leaders, and philanthropists to drive fundraising efforts for the Philadelphia Go Red for Women campaign and contributing $2.25M to the overall market goal. In addition to expanding year-round support for the Go Red for Women campaign, a key priority is to grow the STEM Goes Red initiative, along with the Women and Teen of Impact campaigns. Accountable for revenue generation and corporate development activities as well as handling top corporate accounts, securing cause sponsorships, identifying and recruiting volunteer leadership, recruiting Executive Leadership Teams, and holding others accountable to the team fundraising goals and objectives.

Requirements

• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years minimum prior relevant experience and at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong experience in individual giving and corporate fundraising preferred.
• Consistent track record in exceeding sales/fundraising goals.
• Experience in recruiting, training and advising multiple staff in a team environment.
• Proven experience in building powerful partnerships with corporate leaders and senior level volunteers.
• Proven track record of cultivating major donors, securing city-wide sponsorships, and recruiting new companies and donors.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is essential.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, negotiation, and social skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including large and small group presentations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; requires access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, staff, and lead the Philadelphia market's entire operation of the Go Red for Women campaign initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the Vice President, Development, along with internal and external partners to ensure unified health and revenue efforts for the campaign.
• Guide and direct assigned staff to reach fundraising goals.
• Accountable for hiring, directing, training, evaluating, and coaching staff under their supervision.
• Ensure your team meets/exceeds annual revenue goals for the market.
• Engage, recruit, and mobilize CEOs, corporate leaders, and community leaders to serve on the Go Red for Women volunteer leadership committees.
• Lead existing and new sponsorships and relationships to achieve campaign goals through cultivation, stewardship, renewal, and deepening engagement.
• Lead coordinated planning processes for the Go Red for Women's health and revenue efforts for all functional areas.
• Research, identify, and acquire companies to support the campaign.
• Develop and lead/monitor Go Red for Women budget within span of control and internal business operations.
• Prepare plans, documents, and communications for GAP meetings, revenue projection updates, and other priority meetings.
• Coordinate with business operations to provide a seamless donor and participant experience through event logistics excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement market strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Incentive programs based on achieving success.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Telemedicine and medical consultation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year.
• 12 paid holidays off each year.
• Tuition Assistance for career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree