The American Heart Association (AHA) has an exciting job opportunity for an experienced fundraising or sales professional for the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in the Coachella Valley. In this HOME OFFICE BASED POSITION , you advance the mission of the American Heart Association, in collaboration with volunteers, through the planning, management of implementation of a balanced campaign to ensure that division revenue and health impact goals are achieved.
As the Executive Director, you are accountable for the overall division fundraising goal of goal of $500,000 net, including implementation of a fundraising campaign, including individual giving. You also are directly responsible for the identification, recruitment and management of board and leadership volunteers within the medical and non-medical communities, supervision and coaching of remote staff; and identification, management and cultivation of philanthropic and corporate supporters.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a comparable non-profit or sales organization
- Successful experience recruiting, engaging and activating executive level volunteers
- Effectively staff management experience
- Demonstrated track record in setting and achieving aggressive fundraising (sales) goals on sustainable basis
- Ability to credibly establish and executive a strategic plan across functional areas and disciplines in a complex and highly dynamic environment, effectively translating strategies to measurable goals and plans
- Proven ability to think strategically, analyze market data, identify key trends and have participated in the strategy development and execution of initiatives to achieve fundraising and operational goals
- Strong interpersonal, time management, communication (written and oral) skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability including skills in budgeting, management and group dynamics
- Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed. (10+ FTF meetings on average per week)
- Experience with the American Heart Association or similar non-profit experience
- Successful fundraising experience including large cash sponsorships
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