Executive Director, Development & Community Health, Boston

American Heart Association•Boston, MA

83d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Heart Association is seeking an Executive Director to lead fundraising and community impact initiatives in the Boston, Massachusetts market. This leadership role is responsible for advancing health throughout the Boston market and will join the organization's leadership team to help achieve ambitious goals for campaign revenue and mission impact. The position is office-based in Wellesley, MA, with a hybrid work schedule requiring approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory. The role plays a critical part in driving revenue to support the mission in a fast-paced environment. The Association offers resources for work-life harmonization, including a corporate university (Heart U), additional training, and local support, embodying the #TheAHALife culture which emphasizes work-life harmonization and core values for professional and personal growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
5 years of relevant experience.
6 years of managerial experience, ideally with a sales or fundraising team in a similar organization.
Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is crucial.
Ability to travel throughout the Delaware territory approximately 75%; requires reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Nice To Haves

Public health experience is helpful.
Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.

Responsibilities

Devise and implement the strategy and direction for the Boston market’s unified health and $6M revenue efforts, while assuming bottom-line responsibility for the market's income and community health impact goals.
Guide and direct the team to achieve key performance indicators.
Hire, direct, train, and evaluate staff to implement a comprehensive strategic plan that includes a strong development strategy to drive aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue, consistently meeting and exceeding revenue goals.
Ensure alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
Collaborate with colleagues and teams across the market to identify and increase cross-functional opportunities.
Develop and manage a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of top-level corporate executives, who will guide volunteer leadership and initiatives.
Build powerful partnerships with volunteers, community and corporate leaders, sponsors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Develop profiles of the top businesses, associations, organizations, agencies, etc., within the assigned market, with a documented plan to secure their involvement.
Build relationships with key corporate leaders who can support initiatives and secure their engagement in key roles.
Meet with assigned staff to review programs and procedures and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.