Vice President of Development

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

health benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Job Description

The American Heart Association (AHA), founded in 1924, is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving cardiovascular health and reducing deaths caused by heart disease and stroke. Over nearly a century, the AHA has successfully cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, demonstrating its significant impact on public health. The organization continues to strive toward its mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, identity, or physical ability. The AHA is not only committed to saving lives through research, advocacy, and community health initiatives but also fosters an inclusive and supportive work culture known as #TheAHALife. This culture emphasizes work-life harmonization, professional growth, and employee well-being.

The AHA is currently hiring a Vice President Development in Austin, TX. This full-time, office-based position embraces a hybrid work schedule within a fast-paced environment. The Vice President Development will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s fundraising goals by leading the planning, execution, and success of fundraising campaigns. As a senior leader, this role involves managing a team of fundraising professionals, collaborating closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership, and developing strategic approaches to deepen relationships with donors and community partners. The Vice President Development is accountable for achieving ambitious revenue goals, including targeting $2.6 million in campaign revenue through innovative strategies and volunteer engagement.

The compensation package comprises a competitive base salary with an additional performance-based incentive that can amount to 25% of the base pay. The position offers many resources to support employee development and work-life harmonization, including access to the award-winning Heart U corporate university, various professional development programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring opportunities. Employees benefit from extensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans, in addition to robust retirement offerings with employer match and automatic contributions. The role demands a dynamic leader who is proficient in managing teams, cultivating high-level volunteer partnerships, and driving revenue growth to power the organization's life-saving initiatives. Furthermore, the Vice President Development must be an excellent communicator with professional skills suited to interfacing effectively with C-suite leaders, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

Joining the American Heart Association offers a chance to be part of a movement making tangible progress in health outcomes across communities. The organization places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities for all qualified applicants including those with arrest or conviction records, protected veterans, and persons with disabilities. The Austin-based Vice President Development role represents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned development professional to lead important campaigns that ultimately save lives and improve health on a large scale.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Three years of experience in development in a non-profit organization
Three years of management experience with fundraising or development staff
Experience leading C-suite level leaders
Knowledge of special event fundraising tactics
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel daily within Austin
Access to reliable transportation at all times
Professional communication skills
Ability to lift and move large objects after breaking down or getting assistance

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Three years of experience in a development position in a similar non-profit organization
Three years of experience in management of staff, preferably development or fundraising staff
Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level
Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel the Austin area daily
Professional communication skills
Ability to lift and/or move large objects 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

Job Duties

Collaborate closely with Executive Director Austin and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that deepen donor relationships and enhance our fundraising impact
Lead and manage a team of three to six direct reports all with direct fundraising/campaign related responsibilities ensuring accountability and support for achieving bold 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 Austin market for aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue, targeting $2,600,000 in campaign revenue by coaching and developing fundraising campaign staff for growth
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 lead a network of meaningful volunteer partnerships to advance the mission of the organization, providing resources and direction to achieve campaign goals