Executive Director

American Heart Association•Manchester, NH

4d•$91,245 - $121,695•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Heart Association is seeking an Executive Director to cover the Northern New England territory, which includes Maine, Central Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. This role is responsible for implementing assigned development projects and raising revenue. The Executive Director will oversee the leadership of a volunteer Board and volunteer committees, provide coaching and supervision to five staff members, and manage key fundraising events such as the Gala Heart Ball, Go Red for Women Luncheon, and Heart Walk events. This is a hybrid position based within the territory, offering a competitive salary with an incentive potential of up to 25% of base pay based on revenue targets. The Association provides resources for work-life harmonization, including corporate university (Heart U), local training, and support. The company culture, #TheAHALife, emphasizes work-life harmonization and core values, encouraging employees to thrive personally and professionally.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
3 years of prior relevant experience and 3 years of managerial experience, ideally with a sales team or fundraising team in a similar organization.
Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is crucial.
Public health experience helpful.
Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.
Ability to travel the Northern New England territory approximately 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Responsibilities

Devise and implement the strategy and direction for the Northern New England territory's unified health and 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 improve aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue. This includes 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 on 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.