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American Heart Association VP, Development, Go Red For Women in Oakland, California
Overview
Since 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.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity to join the leadership team of our high-performing, deeply collaborative Bay Area Division based in Oakland, California.
This Vice President position is responsible for managing and leading the Go Red for Women team to exceed fundraising and other campaign goals aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
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 certain 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 on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
Leads, develops, and implements a comprehensive development strategy to produce aggressive growth in total and unrestricted revenue with the expectation that revenue goals are met and exceeded on a sustainable basis. This includes ensuring full alignment with and consistent execution of the organization's mission and goals and effectively collaborating with colleagues across the Western States and the organization to identify and maximize cross-functional/cross-market opportunities. Oversees and manages the Go Red For Women Development team to ensure campaign goals are achieved/exceeded.
Ensures effective leadership recruitment and engagement, direct implementation of campaigns, individual giving, workplace initiatives, company acquisition and retention, revenue collaboration and mission impact.
Assesses, establishes, develops, and maintains the infrastructure and talent necessary to achieve revenue goals on a sustained basis and support the attainment of health impact goals, systematically and effectively strengthening the Division's overall fundraising capacity with growth in unrestricted revenue and mission integration.
Demonstrates the American Heart Association leadership competencies and employs effective management techniques in the sourcing, recruitment, selection, supervision, management, and leadership of staff to appropriately develop and engage staff to achieve organizational objectives.
Creates and fosters a professional work environment that promotes and values collaboration, trust, teamwork, empowerment, and professionalism in which communication is open, staff help each other, conflicts are quickly resolved, newcomers are supported, agreed-on standards are observed through personal and shared accountability, and where interdependent collaboration is understood to be required for success.
Drives the ongoing process of identifying, recruiting, and activating an influential and financially strong volunteer leadership base to champion the success of the American Heart Association through their corporate and personal giving and influencing the involvement and giving of others.
Personally forges, manages, and develops partnerships with key organizations and philanthropic individuals to maximize the American Heart Association's visibility, impact, and financial resources and actively leading and managing direct reports and others to do the same across the communities we serve.
In partnership with Western States and National resources, provides management expertise, coaching, and monitoring for fundraising campaigns to ensure the aggressive growth of events and focused attention by staff year-round. Includes the renewal and acquisition of participating Companies and Sponsorship to achieve balanced campaign growth.
Regularly evaluates and reports on campaign progress utilizing the campaign management tools and reporting systems available. Ensures the integrity and security of donor information and adheres to established policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance within appropriate operational and financial policies and procedures and within the approved operating budget. Operates in accordance with the American Heart Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
5 years minimum of prior relevant experience and at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Leadership experience in a comparable non-profit or sales organization
Experience recruiting, engaging, and activating executive level corporate and medical volunteers.
Demonstrated track record in building effective teams of staff and volunteers.
Demonstrated track record in setting and achieving aggressive goals on a sustained basis.
Ability to influence others to action through creating a shared vision and sense of ownership and personal accountability.
Ability to credibly establish and execute 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.
Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
Related experience with the American Heart Association or another national voluntary health organization.
Knowledge of the American Heart Association’s standards and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range will be $110,600 to $135,000 annually. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The 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.
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Default: Location : Location US-CA-Oakland
Posted Date 2 days ago (5/28/2025 5:27 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15824
Job Category Field Campaigns
Position Type Full Time