VP of Development Miami

American Heart Association • Hollywood, FL

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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 of Development in Miami! The VP of Development is responsible for leading, managing, inspiring, and implementing the Miami Market fundraising campaigns through strategic direction and leadership of a team of fundraising leaders and recruitment and leadership of executive volunteer partnerships. This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule 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 Hollywood/Miami. 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 specific 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.

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.
• Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level preferred.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel the Miami 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.

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 two direct reports, the Director of Heart Challenge and the Director of Socials, 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 Miami market for aggressive growth in campaign revenue by coaching and developing fundraising campaign staff for growth in Go Red for Women, Heart Ball, and Heart Walk Campaigns.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with potential for merit increases and incentive programs.
• Wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
• 12 paid holidays off each year.
• Tuition assistance for further education and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree