VP of Development Miami

Company: American Heart Association, Inc.
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 19, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewSince our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.We're hiring a Vice President of Development in Miami! The VP of Development is responsible for leading, managing, inspiring, and implementing the Miami Market fundraising campaigns through strategic direction and leadership of a team of fundraising leaders and recruitment and leadership of executive volunteer partnerships.This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced environment. The key responsibility is driving revenue to support our mission.The ideal candidate will live within a reasonable distance of Hollywood/Miami.We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving specific revenue targets and triggers.The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedIn,Instagram,Facebook,X (formerly Twitter), and atheart.jobs.Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director, VP of Health, and Marketing & Communications Director to develop and implement strategies that deepen donor relationships and enhance our fundraising impact.
• Lead and manage a team of two direct reports, the Director of Heart Challenge and the Director of Socials, ensuring accountability and support for achieving ambitious 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 Miami market for aggressive growth in campaign revenue by coaching and developing fundraising campaign staff for growth in Go Red for Women, Heart Ball, and Heart Walk Campaigns.
• 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 manage a network of meaningful volunteer partnerships to advance the organization's mission, providing resources and direction to achieve campaign goals.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in a development position in a similar non-profit organization.
  • At least three years of experience in staff management, preferably development or fundraising staff.
  • Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level preferred.
  • Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel the Miami area daily; always requires access to reliable transportation on an immediate basis.
  • Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) 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.Compensation & BenefitsThe American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
    • Compensation - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
    • Performance and Recognition - You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs;this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
    • Benefits - We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
    • Professional Development - You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
    • Work-Life Harmonization - The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
    • Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.At American Heart Association - American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities#AHAIND1, #LI-Onsite
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