Executive Director

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 have an excellent opportunity for an Executive Director covering Northern New England. The Northern New England territory includes Maine, Central Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

The Executive Director is responsible for implementing assigned development projects and raising revenue. This position will oversee the leadership of a volunteer Board and volunteer committees, as necessary, to implement and successfully complete assigned development projects. Will provide coaching and supervision to five staff, including fundraising and administrative staff. The fundraising events in the assigned markets include Gala Heart Ball, Go Red for Women Luncheon, and Heart Walk events.

This hybrid position is based in the Northern New England territory, and the work is done wherever it is most effective – in the field, at home, and in collaboration meetings with your team. The ideal candidate will be located within the territory.

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.

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• →Devise and implement the strategy and direction for the Northern New England territory'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. 

• 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 Northern New England territory approximately 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

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.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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