Associate Vice President of Development

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About the role

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Vice President, Development (AVP) in the Boston metro market. In this position, you will lead a revenue-driving team and partner with corporations, C-suite leaders, and philanthropists to drive fundraising efforts for the Boston Social campaigns, including the Heart & Stroke Gala and Go Red For Women Luncheon, contributing $2M to the overall market goal. You will expand year-round support for the Luncheon and Gala campaigns, grow the STEM Goes Red initiative, and develop the Women and Teen of Impact campaigns. This office-based role, with a hybrid work schedule, requires approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory and is based in our Wellesley, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, staff, and lead the Greater Boston market’s operations for the Heart & Stroke Gala and Go Red for Women campaign initiatives to improve fundraising efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Vice President, Development, and internal/external partners to ensure unified health and revenue efforts for the campaigns, serving in a player/coach capacity.
• Guide and direct assigned staff to reach fundraising goals, including hiring, training, evaluating, and coaching.
• Ensure your team meets or exceeds annual revenue goals for the market.
• Engage, recruit, and mobilize CEOs, corporate leaders, and community leaders to serve on campaign leadership committees and chair events, encouraging personal and corporate giving.
• Lead existing and new sponsorships to achieve campaign goals through cultivation, stewardship, renewal, and deepening engagement via frequent face-to-face meetings.
• Coordinate planning processes for the Gala and Go Red for Women’s health and revenue efforts, integrating with internal partners across the metro market, region, and association.
• Research, identify, and acquire companies to support the campaigns, empowering employers to establish recruitment and monetary goals.
• Develop and monitor each campaign’s budget in accordance with internal policies and fiscal standards.
• Prepare plans, documents, and communications for goal-tracking meetings, revenue projection updates, and other priority meetings.
• Coordinate with business operations to provide a seamless donor and participant experience through event logistics excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement market strategies, build blended sponsorships, and strengthen relationships with volunteers and other campaigns.

Requirements

• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of prior relevant experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Strong experience in individual giving and corporate fundraising preferred.
• Consistent track record in exceeding sales/fundraising goals.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and advising multiple staff in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and navigate workplace cultures to achieve goals.
• Proven experience in building partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers; strong communication skills for exchanging ideas and information.
• Track record of cultivating major donors, securing city-wide sponsorships, and recruiting new companies and donors.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, negotiation, and social skills.
• Proficiency in identifying and addressing challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel locally up to 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.

Pay

The expected pay range is $88,320 to $117,875, with potential geographic differentials. This position is incentive-eligible, with the opportunity to earn up to 25% of your base pay based on achieving revenue targets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, wellness program, and telemedicine services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 16 days per year, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance for career development.
• Access to Heart U, the Association’s award-winning corporate university with over 100,000 resources.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and professional mentoring programs.