VP, Development & Corporate Partnerships

American Heart Association; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Incentive eligibility

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Heart U training

Wellness program

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking an Associate Vice President, Development in the Boston metro market. This office-based, hybrid role leads a revenue-driving team and works with corporations, C-suite leaders, and philanthropists to drive fundraising campaigns such as Heart & Stroke Gala and Go Red For Women Luncheon, aiming to contribute $2M to the market goal.

The AVP will grow year-round support, manage top corporate accounts, secure sponsorships, recruit volunteer leadership, and

Qualifications

• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years minimum prior relevant experience and at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Strong experience in individual giving and corporate fundraising preferred.
• Consistent track record in exceeding sales/fundraising goals.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and advising multiple staff in a team environment.
• Proven experience in building powerful partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers; interact and communicate clearly and concisely, exchange ideas, facts, and information.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct assigned staff to reach fundraising goals. Accountable for hiring, directing, training, evaluating, and coaching staff under their supervision.
• Ensuring your team meets/exceeds annual revenue goals for the market.
• Engage, recruit, and mobilize CEOs, corporate leaders, and community leaders to serve on each of the campaign's leadership committees and to chair the event.
• Lead existing and new sponsorships and relationships to achieve campaign goals through cultivation, stewardship, renewal, and deepening engagement.
• Lead coordinated planning processes for the Gala and Go Red for Women’s health and revenue efforts for all functional areas.
• Research, identify, and acquire companies to support the campaigns. Empower employers to establish recruitment and monetary goals.
• Develop and monitor each campaign's budget within the span of control and in accordance with internal business operations.
• Prepares plans, documents, and communications for GAP meetings, revenue projection updates, and other priority meetings.
• Coordinate with business operations to provide a seamless donor and participant experience through event logistics excellence.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Corporate partnerships

Team supervision

Strategic fundraising planning

Relationship management

Negotiation and presentations

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking an Associate Vice President, Development in the Boston metro market. This office-based, hybrid role leads a revenue-driving team and works with corporations, C-suite leaders, and philanthropists to drive fundraising campaigns such as Heart & Stroke Gala and Go Red For Women Luncheon, aiming to contribute $2M to the market goal.

The AVP will grow year-round support, manage top corporate accounts, secure sponsorships, recruit volunteer leadership, and