Executive Director

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. We’re hiring an Executive Director to steer our initiatives throughout the state of Delaware. Join our leadership team and help propel us toward our ambitious goals for campaign revenue and mission impact.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement the strategy and direction for the Delaware market’s unified health and revenue efforts, while assuming bottom-line responsibility for the market's income and community health impact goals.
• Guide and direct the team to achieve key performance indicators.
• Hire, direct, train, and evaluate staff to implement a comprehensive strategic plan that includes a strong development strategy to improve aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue. This includes consistently meeting and exceeding revenue goals.
• Ensure alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and teams across the market to identify and increase cross-functional opportunities.
• Develop and manage a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of top-level corporate executives, who will guide volunteer leadership and initiatives.
• Build powerful partnerships with volunteers, community and corporate leaders, sponsors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop profiles on the top businesses, associations, organizations, agencies, etc., within the assigned market with a documented plan to secure their involvement.
• Build relationships with key corporate leaders who can support initiatives and secure their engagement in key roles.
• Meet with assigned staff to review programs and procedures and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3 years of prior relevant experience and 3 years of managerial experience, ideally with a sales team or fundraising team in a similar organization.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is crucial.
• Public health experience helpful.
• Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.
• Ability to travel the Delaware territory approximately 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Compensation & Benefits

• The expected pay range will be $95,590 to $127,490. 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.
• This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• 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 through annual salary planning 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.
• Heart U 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.