Executive Director

American Heart Association; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (16 days minimum)

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

The American Heart Association is looking for an Executive Director to lead initiatives in Delaware. This key position involves driving revenue and health improvements across the state, with a hybrid work model that includes 75% travel.

The successful candidate will oversee a fundraising team, manage donor relationships, and collaborate with community leaders to meet ambitious revenue goals. Strong experience in sales and fundraising is crucial, along with a passion for public health and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in managerial roles, preferably in fundraising or sales.
• Ability to travel extensively within Delaware.
• Direct experience with event fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage health and revenue strategies for Delaware market.
• Oversee staff recruitment and performance.
• Collaborate with community partners to achieve goals.

Skills

Sales team management

Fundraising tactics

Public health experience

Philanthropic community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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, consistently meeting and exceeding revenue goals, and ensuring 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well‑being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work‑Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities