Vice President, Development

American Heart Association • Denver, CO

23h • Hybrid

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're hiring a Vice President, Development in Denver, CO . The VP Development is responsible for leading, managing, inspiring, and implementing the Denver fundraising campaigns through strategic direction and leadership of a team of fundraising leaders, along with recruitment and leadership of executive volunteer partnerships. This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. 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 work experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in a development position in a similar non-profit organization.
• At least three years of experience in management of staff, preferably development or fundraising staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel the Denver area daily; always requires access to reliable transportation on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level preferred.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Executive Director and Vice President of Community Impact to develop and implement strategies that deepen donor relationships and enhance our fundraising impact.
• Lead and manage a team of four direct reports: Director of Heart Ball, Director of Go Red for Women, Director of Heart Walk, and Director of CycleNation, ensuring accountability and support for achieving ambitious fundraising goals.
• Directly oversee development and fundraising campaigns, leading staff teams to achieve bold revenue targets through effective campaign development and volunteer engagement.
• Strategically position the Denver market for aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue, targeting $2.8 million with growth to over $5 million by 2027 , in campaign revenue by coaching and developing fundraising campaign staff for growth in Go Red for Women, Heart Ball Denver, Heart Walk and CycleNation.
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and engage medical and non-medical volunteer partners and leaders.
• Ensure that volunteer leadership represents a varied community influence and is empowered to champion fundraising success through their personal and corporate giving.
• Cultivate and manage a network of meaningful volunteer partnerships to advance the mission of the organization, providing resources and direction to achieve campaign goals.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
• employee assistance program
• employee wellness program
• telemedicine, and medical consultation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
• 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager