VP Development

American Heart Association • Charlotte, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The VP of Development is responsible for leading, managing, inspiring, and implementing the Charlotte Market fundraising campaigns through strategic direction and leadership of a team of fundraising leaders and recruitment and leadership of executive volunteer partnerships. This is a community-based position with a heavy in-person presence in a fast-paced environment. The key responsibility is driving revenue to support our mission. The ideal candidate will live within a reasonable distance of Charlotte. 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 staff management, preferably development or fundraising staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with CRM software such as Salesforce.
• Ability to travel the Charlotte 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 the Executive Director, VP of Health, and Marketing & Communications Director to develop and implement strategies that deepen donor relationships and enhance our fundraising impact.
• Lead and manage a team of 11 staff members, including five direct reports, consisting of fundraising professionals and event project coordinators. Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and accountability to drive the achievement of ambitious fundraising and event 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 Charlotte market for aggressive growth in campaign revenue by coaching and developing fundraising campaign staff for growth across all field campaigns (Heart Ball, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk).
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and engage medical and non-medical volunteer partners and leaders. Ensure that volunteer leadership represents a 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 organization's mission, providing resources and direction to achieve campaign goals.
• Manage and maintain accurate volunteer and supporter information within our customer relationship management (CRM) system and Microsoft platforms, ensuring data is current and up to date.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• a 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
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree