Does your experience include leading fundraising (or sales) teams to achieve revenue goals in excess of $5 million dollars? We are looking for a strong manager with corporate fundraising experience to join our hardworking development team in the Greater Washington DC Region as we continue to meet the need for funding critical research, advocacy and educational programs to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke.
If you join us as the Vice President Development you will lead the success of large fundraising events in the region through staff management and networking with the highest-level executives in the territory to engage them as volunteers, and corporate partners.
Is it about the money? Sure, but it’s about so much more. To continue the fight against the number 1 and number 5 causes of death in the world, we need dedicated staff willing to engage and motivate our past, present and future volunteers, donors and staff to become passionate about our important mission and fundraising strategies.
- operationalizing the vision, management of staff, and implementation of strategic priorities, and volunteer and employee engagement plans;
- owning the overall strategy for successful fundraising, adherence to prescribed timelines, and staff accountability;
- preparing the operating budget for the region and ensuring expenditures are reasonable;
- meeting specific financial targets individually and for your span of control;
- building a network of successful volunteer partnerships to advance our mission;
- participating in community and corporate functions that will provide networking and visibility opportunities to facilitate generating new business contacts.
You will report to the Executive Director and will be based in our Arlington, VA office. Your direct reports include 3 Senior Development Directors, 1 Development Director and an Administrative Associate responsible for the regions Heart Walk, Heart Ball and Lawyers Have Heart fundraising events with a territory goal of $8 million plus.
Want to move your resume to the top so that you can become a “Relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives” ? Here are some things to consider:
- with at least seven years of experience in non-profit fundraising and volunteer management plus 5-7 years experience leading event fundraising staff is preferred;
- you are able to show a proven track record of meeting sales/fundraising goals;
- you have experience in securing corporate donations through participating in and leading top-level sponsorship asks;
- you know how to nurture major donors, secure city-wide sponsorships, and recruit new companies and donors;
- you are willing to work outside of standard hours in support of events, sponsors and volunteers including evenings and weekends as needed;
- you can travel within your territory daily as well as occasional travel to other locations?
If you believe this describes you then apply now for immediate consideration.
To help you be successful you will have access to our award-winning learning platform the Heart U as well as our sales training & relationship development program- Building Powerful Partnerships which received a 2017 Learning! 100 Award from Elearning! Media Group, and various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.
Attracting hardworking, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with creative programs to develop your skills – helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association.