Associate VP, Development

American Heart Association

Chicago, IL · On-site

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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. 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 are currently hiring for an Associate VP, Development in Chicago! The Associate VP will serve as a player/coach within a team of four staff who lead all aspects of the Heart Ball campaign. This position will have direct responsibility in generating revenue by soliciting corporations for sponsorships/partnerships and individual donations. The campaign includes our signature Heart Ball event. This role will provide direct coaching and supervision to two fundraising staff and one coordinator!

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 and triggers.

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.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X , and at heart.jobs .

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving engagement and fundraising across Chicago with an impact of $5 million.

Prospect and secure local corporate sponsorships and individual donations.

Guide and direct assigned staff to reach goals.

Identify, recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership including implementing a year-round cultivation plan.

Develop profiles on the top businesses within the Chicago market with a documented plan to secure their involvement.

Implement event logistics based on national best practices.

Work closely with a Communications Director to develop and manage a promotion/communications plan for the campaign.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in fundraising or outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a

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