Vice President of Development

American Heart Association • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Development leads, manages, inspires, and implements Austin fundraising campaigns through strategic direction of fundraising leaders and support staff, and by recruiting and leading executive volunteer partnerships. This office-based position offers a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced environment, with the primary responsibility of driving revenue in support of the American Heart Association’s mission. The position oversees campaigns targeting $2,600,000 in revenue and is eligible for an incentive of up to 25% of base pay based on specified revenue targets and triggers.

The role works closely with the Executive Director Austin and senior leadership to strengthen donor relationships and fundraising impact. It manages a team of three to six direct reports and develops staff, volunteers, and community partnerships to achieve campaign goals. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and requires daily travel throughout the Austin area with reliable transportation.

The Association provides access to Heart U and local training and support. Its total rewards package includes competitive base pay, incentive eligibility, insurance and retirement benefits, employee well-being resources, professional development opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of experience in a development position in a similar nonprofit organization.
• Three years of experience managing staff, preferably development or fundraising staff.
• Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel throughout the Austin area daily and have immediate access to reliable transportation.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects; heavier items may need to be broken down or additional assistance requested.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director Austin and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that deepen donor relationships and enhance fundraising impact.
• Lead and manage three to six direct reports with fundraising or campaign responsibilities, providing support and ensuring accountability for fundraising goals.
• Direct development and fundraising campaigns, leading staff teams to achieve revenue targets through campaign development and volunteer engagement.
• Position the Austin market for growth in unrestricted revenue, targeting $2,600,000 in campaign revenue, by coaching and developing fundraising campaign staff.
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and engage medical and non-medical volunteer partners and leaders.
• Ensure volunteer leadership represents community influence and is empowered to support fundraising through personal and corporate giving.
• Cultivate and lead volunteer partnerships that advance the organization’s mission, providing resources and direction to achieve campaign goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development through Employee Resource Groups, a professional mentoring program, Heart U, and local training and support.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year, including several days off at year-end.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current responsibilities or potential future positions.
• Incentive eligibility of up to 25% of base pay based on revenue targets and triggers.

What This Job Offers

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