Sr. Executive Director, Development & Community Health, Dallas

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 opportunity for a Senior Executive Director in Dallas, TX.

The Senior Executive Director (Sr. ED) is responsible for achieving multimillion-dollar revenue and program goals within the greater Dallas area. This position reports to the Region Senior Vice President of Development for the North Texas Territory and implements effective programs in community service, education, development, and communications by providing inspirational leadership, sound mentorship, and guidance to reach market potential and beyond.

The Sr. ED works collaboratively with staff and volunteers and is accountable for revenue generation and community impact activities in the assigned territory, while ensuring that assigned markets have the right talent and skills, along with volunteer resources, to achieve goals. The Sr. ED plays a critical role in steering the Dallas market goals and ensuring its sustainability and impact.

This is an office-based position in a fast-paced environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission. The office is in Irving, TX.

We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive of up to 25% of the base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain team revenue targets.

The Association provides resources to support work‑life harmonization. You will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally.

1. Leadership and Vision:

• Provide transformational leadership and strategic direction for the organization.
• Develop and communicate the organization’s mission, values, and goals.

2. Management:

• Supervise the day‑to‑day operations and ensure efficient functioning of the Dallas market.
• Supervise and collaborate with staff, ensuring effective teamwork and high‑performance standards.
• Work alongside senior leadership to supervise day‑to‑day campaign management and financial statement.
• Manage and provide strategic plans for revenue generation and volunteer recruitment.

3. Fundraising and Financial Management:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support for the organization, supporting a $15M+ budget.
• Identify and solicit seven‑figure gifts.
• Work to grow the footprint through corporate and healthcare channels.
• Manage the market’s budget, financial resources, and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Build strong volunteer pipelines that support future market growth.

4. Board Relations:

• Work closely with the board of directors, providing regular updates and collaborating on strategic decisions.
• Assist in the recruitment and orientation of new board members.
• Grow campaign leadership support as future legacy leaders.

5. Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Represent the organization in the community and at public events.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in nonprofit management.
• Encourage professional development opportunities for staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, administration, business/marketing, social science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in fundraising or outside sales, preferably with a voluntary health agency. Experience in closing six‑figure and up gifts is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of management experience. Expertise in mentoring and developing staff is required.
• Proficiency in establishing and implementing a strategic plan across functional areas in a complex and highly dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize goals and fundraising reports, with proficiency in spreadsheet and database analysis tools.
• Delegate and accomplish goals…