Executive Director

American Heart Association•Newark, DE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring an Executive Director to steer our initiatives throughout the state of Delaware. Join our leadership team and help propel us toward our ambitious goals for campaign revenue and mission impact. The successful candidate will generate new business and manage a donor portfolio while overseeing a board of directors and a team of 3 fundraising professionals. The division is responsible for advancing health throughout the state. The position is office-based with meetings throughout the communities it serves. This office-based role, with a hybrid work schedule, requires approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory. In this fast-paced environment, the position plays a critical role in driving revenue to support our mission. The role is based in our Newark, DE office. We have a stimulating, sales-driven work environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. 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. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

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 Delaware 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 Delaware market’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.