Vice President, Philadelphia

Presenting A Job Worth Doing! A great way to make a difference as a non-profit executive in a major market.


This resourceful professional who possesses demonstrated success in non profit sales, management and networking serves as the staff leader for American Heart Association in the Philadelphia market. The incumbent’s freedom to act is circumscribed by AHA operational policies, professional standards and general management direction. The incumbent is accountable for achievement of $3 Million fundraising goal for the American Heart Walk, Gala and Go Red for Women events. Implements business plan to drive revenue toward total market potential equaling $6 - $7 Million inclusive of event income and gifts, sponsorships and donations from other sources.

Major Responsibilities:
•Ultimate accountability for successful fundraising, sales and networking activities in the Philadelphia Market; track record of exceeding quotas in excess of $3 Million per year
•Builds strong relationships with key account contacts, cultivates relationships with business and community leaders in the market
•Develops and implements business plans to include growth strategy and integration with Health Initiatives business plan and goals
•Markets AHA brand centered around four Cause Initiatives to drive community engagement and revenue from cause related events
•Participates as part of the Affiliate Strategic Leadership Group and Senior Management team
•Responsible for identifying, cultivating and developing local board members including succession planning and rotation of board members
•Accountable for direct reports including coaching, mentoring, directing and evaluating day to day operations, business plans and performance reviews
•Develops and monitors annual operating expense budget
•Ensures that office operations and management controls are maintained appropriately and best practices are adhered to
REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years equivalent professional experience in a volunteer organization
•Supervisory experience required, ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate staff
•Demonstrated success in sales, fundraising, marketing and presentations
•Ability to monitor and evaluate 3 year business plan
•Ability to effectively network and build strategic business relationships with key customer contacts
•Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment and organize volunteers and staff to produce results
•Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, sometimes under stress and in sensitive situations
•Proficient with PC’s, databases and the use of Microsoft Office software
•Independent, self-starter
•Analytical problem solver
•Willingness and ability to work long hours and weekends and travel throughout the market, affiliate and to the national center as needed