Senior Director, Development — Dallas Campaign Leadership

American Heart Association; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Dallas seeks an Associate Vice President of Development to drive the Heart of Dallas fundraising campaign. You will lead relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and volunteers, and manage internal teams to exceed revenue goals.

In this fast-paced, office-based role, you will build strategic plans, recruit and mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to advance mission impact across the Dallas community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years minimum prior relevant experience, plus 1 year of leadership.
• Strong experience in individual giving and corporate fundraising.
• Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals.
• Experience recruiting and mentoring staff; travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with corporate executives, major donors, and volunteers to drive revenue.
• Lead strategy, recruitment, engagement, and management of volunteer leadership and event chairs.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to achieve aggressive campaign goals.
• Expand partnerships and secure new sponsorships and major gifts.
• Coach and lead fundraising staff to improve performance and results.
• Collaborate with market leadership to align priorities and grow the Dallas campaign.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Major gifts

Event fundraising

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The American Heart Association in Dallas seeks an Associate Vice President of Development to drive the Heart of Dallas fundraising campaign. You will lead relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and volunteers, and manage internal teams to exceed revenue goals.

In this fast-paced, office-based role, you will build strategic plans, recruit and mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to advance mission impact across the Dallas community.