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American Heart Association Executive Director in Hollywood, Florida
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.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Executive Director in Broward County, FL!
This position will work with the highest-level corporate executives in the Broward County territory to become key leadership volunteers and board members while leading a team of field campaign development staff and community health staff. The Executive Director is accountable for revenue generation and community development activities for the Broward County market.
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 (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
Recruit, lead, mentor, inspire and evaluate staff and high level volunteers to reach fundraising goals and objectives.
Increase overall market revenue by implementing and setting Best Practices
Drive new business recruitment, and boldly grow the number of new corporations supporting the work of the American Heart Association.
Engage top employers, Fortune 1000 companies, and major medical institutions in strategic partnerships with the American Heart Association.
Drive sponsors to be fully engaged partners with the American Heart Association.
Achieve Best Practices in volunteer recruitment: i.e., committee structure in place 18 months prior to event.
Secure multi-year commitment of Event Chairs for each event.
Recruit and manage a high-level board of directors of 15-20 top volunteers in the corporate and medical community.
Engage potential national sponsors in a relationship with the American Heart Association.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
5 years relevant experience in non-profit fundraising, volunteer management or similar experience.
5 years of relevant supervisory experience ideally with a sales team or fundraising team in a similar organization.
Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.
Ability to travel the Broward County territory approximately 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
Compensation & Benefits
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 by merit increases 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. HeartU 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 AHA 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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Default: Location : Location US-FL-Hollywood
Posted Date 4 hours ago (5/13/2025 1:02 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15787
Job Category Field Campaigns
Position Type Full Time