Vice President of Development

About the role

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. Join our movement to overcome today’s biggest health challenges and help ensure a healthier future for all. This office-based, hybrid position in Austin, TX leads fundraising campaigns through strategic direction and team leadership, driving revenue in support of our mission.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Austin Executive Director and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that deepen donor relationships and enhance fundraising impact.
• Lead and manage a team of three to six direct reports, all with fundraising or campaign responsibilities, ensuring accountability and support for achieving bold fundraising goals.
• Directly oversee development and fundraising campaigns, leading staff teams to achieve revenue targets through effective campaign development and volunteer engagement.
• Strategically position the Austin market for aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue, targeting $2,600,000 in campaign revenue by coaching and developing fundraising staff.
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and engage medical and non-medical volunteer partners and leaders, ensuring they represent community influence and champion fundraising success through personal and corporate giving.
• Cultivate and lead 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.
• Three years of experience in a development position in a similar non-profit organization.
• Three years of experience managing staff, preferably in development or fundraising.
• Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel the Austin area daily; reliable transportation required.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (e.g., boxes), with heavier items broken down or assistance requested as needed.

Pay

We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with regular market reviews and adjustments.
• Performance-based rewards through annual salary planning and incentive programs.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups, mentoring programs, and Heart U, our award-winning corporate university with over 100,000 resources.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition assistance for career development related to current or future roles.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule in a fast-paced, office-based environment.