Associate VP Development, Dallas

Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. The American Heart Association has an opportunity for an Associate Vice President of Development in Dallas, TX.

About the role

The Associate Vice President (AVP) will lead the Dallas Go Red For Women fundraising campaign, including the signature Go Red For Women Luncheon event with an annual fundraising goal exceeding $2M. This leadership role is responsible for driving aggressive revenue growth through strategic external engagement, high-level relationship management, and strong internal team leadership. The AVP will serve as a key leader in the market, advancing mission impact while building and managing influential volunteer and corporate partnerships across the Dallas community. This is an office-based position in a fast-paced environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. The office is in Irving, TX.

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with corporate executives, major donors, community leaders, and volunteer leadership to drive revenue growth and mission impact.
• Lead the strategy, recruitment, engagement, and management of volunteer leadership, event chairs, and key volunteer committees.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to achieve aggressive campaign revenue goals in support of the mission.
• Sustain and expand corporate and community partnerships while identifying and securing new business opportunities, major gifts, sponsorships, and foundation support.
• Cultivate and steward top-tier donors and sponsors through strategic relationship management and engagement opportunities.
• Lead and participate in high-level cultivation and stewardship strategies with corporate and philanthropic leaders.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to a team of fundraising and support staff to drive performance, collaboration, and results.
• Develop and retain high-performing staff while fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Partner closely with market and regional leadership to align priorities, drive strategic growth, and strengthen overall market performance.
• Participate as a member of the Dallas Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy and culture.
• Lead regular team communication and performance discussions to monitor progress, identify opportunities, and improve overall campaign effectiveness.

This role requires a strategic, results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can successfully balance external relationship building with strong internal leadership and execution.

Qualifications

• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years minimum prior relevant experience, and at least 3 years of managerial experience, ideally with a sales or fundraising team in a similar organization.
• 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.
• Understand and navigate workplace cultures to achieve goals.
• Proven experience in building powerful partnerships with corporate leaders and senior-level volunteers; interact and communicate clearly and concisely, exchange ideas, facts, and information.
• Proven track record of cultivating major donors, securing city-wide sponsorships, and recruiting new companies and donors.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is essential.
• Display outstanding organizational, communication, negotiation, and social skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including large and small group presentations.
• Proficiency in identifying and addressing challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with regular market reviews and adjustments.
• Incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Access to Heart U, the Association’s national online university with over 100,000 resources.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees; increases with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays off each year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition assistance for career-related education.
• Mentorship and professional development programs, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).