VP of Development - Nashville Nonprofit Fundraising Leader

American Heart Association, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Retirement with employer match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program & telemedicine

PT0 16 days + 12 holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Nashville is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead a fundraising team, cultivate corporate and community partnerships, and drive revenue growth across major campaigns such as Heart Walk and Heart Ball. You will recruit and support volunteer leaders, manage budgets, and align strategy with the Executive Director’s priorities.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree and at least five years in fundraising leadership with strong communication and

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of fundraising, sales, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience, preferably with fundraising or sales staff.
• Ability to recruit, train, and motivate top-level donors and volunteers.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, leadership, and motivation.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively in the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff to achieve funding goals by directing a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Oversee major campaigns such as Heart Walk, Heart Ball, Impact Campaigns, and Go Red for Women.
• Develop and drive the strategy for successful fundraising and donor engagement.
• Recruit and lead high-level volunteers and committees to meet revenue targets.
• Engage top employers and major institutions in strategic partnerships.
• Manage event chairs and secure long-term commitments for events.
• Drive revenue growth through multiple revenue channels.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The American Heart Association in Nashville is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead a fundraising team, cultivate corporate and community partnerships, and drive revenue growth across major campaigns such as Heart Walk and Heart Ball. You will recruit and support volunteer leaders, manage budgets, and align strategy with the Executive Director’s priorities.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree and at least five years in fundraising leadership with strong communication and