Vice President of Development

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 a Regional Vice President (RVP) of Development in the Southwest region .

As a RVP of Development, you lead the region’s efforts to generate revenue by developing strategic relationships with executive and C-suite leaders. This is an exciting, fast-paced position that requires knowledge of general fundraising practices and executive engagement strategies. You will bring strong relationship-building skills, a commitment to delivering outcomes, and a proven track record of fundraising success to the position.

This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule. This position will be located in the Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston, Texas area.

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.

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.

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Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of accounts and have responsibility for achieving an annual revenue goal of $5 million in year one and build to $10 million in year two.

• Design, develop, and lead regional committees to achieve the region's strategic plan and fundraising goals. This includes identifying and leveraging strategic volunteer leadership relationships.

• Develop and manage strategies that drive key regional initiatives from concept to implementation.

• Collaborate with the region committees and staff to ensure strategies and implementation plans are coordinated across the region.

• Cultivate innovative relationships with new and existing partners, and identify sponsorship opportunities to achieve results.

• Cultivate a collaborative environment where staff from various functions work together to achieve results related to our mission and revenue goals.

• Complete additional duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, level, and responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• 3 years spent in a development capacity at a similar non-profit organization.

• 3 years leading staff, preferably development or fundraising staff.

• Experience leading and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-suite level.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to travel throughout the Southwest region approximately 50% of the time, including Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming.

• Professional communication skills.

• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.

Compensation & Benefits

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• 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.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association 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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Posted Date 1 month ago (4/21/2026 1:09 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-17036

Job Category Field Campaigns

Position Type Full Time