Job Description

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 todays 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 an interim Executive Director. This hybrid position is responsible for advancing the mission of the American Heart Association through exceptional volunteer leadership and staff engagement in achieving our Health Impact and Revenue goals for identified market(s) in the Western States Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington).

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.

This interim opportunity is a temporary position with an anticipated initial term of up to four months.

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

• Engage strong volunteer leadership; develop a high performing staff team; and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to inspire shared ownership of lifesaving work.
• Effectively recruit, engage and develop leadership volunteers including the Division Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Teams, sponsoring organizations, and funders.
• Build, coach and engage a high performing staff team that effectively represents the organization in achieving shared goals.
• Ensure effective and fully compliant operations including CRM systems, division finances and data management.
• Ensure alignment with field operations, organizational practices, and strategic plans.
• Through exceptional volunteer leadership engagement and directly prospecting, secure and cultivate revenue-generating opportunities, driving bold and balanced campaign growth including corporate sponsorship, individual giving and strategic business planning.
• As a player/coach, provide leadership, coaching and guidance for the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of prior relevant experience and at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• A strong track record in fundraising or outside sales, preferably within a voluntary health organization.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building and leading high performing teams.
• Proven experience with and commitment to recruiting and engaging volunteer leadership for sustained involvement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Unwavering professionalism and commitment to excellence.
• Flexibility to leverage remote conferencing tools for effective internal and external engagement.
• Ability to regularly travel within the identified market(s).

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range will be $112,000 to $145,000 annually. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

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. Thats 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. 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 Associations national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers 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 Associations 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 4 days ago (9/4/2025 6:55 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-16367

Job Category Field Campaigns

Position Type Full Time

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