Vice President Major Gifts - South Florida (location open)

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO HEART ...PERFORM A JOB WORTH DOING!!!

American Heart Association gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is "building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." In addition, we were voted one of the "Best NonProfits to Work For" in 2010 and 2011.

We are seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer in South Florida. The Vice President of Major Gifts is responsible for implementing an aggressive strategy for enhancing private, philanthropic support to the American Heart Association, Greater Southeast Affiliate. The position is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding six-figure gifts from individual major gift donors and prospects on a year-round basis while working in partnership with local, Affiliate and National staff. The Vice President of Major Gifts is held accountable to specific donor development activities and dollar goals including building a donor portfolio to raise $1M+ annually.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree (advanced degree preferred) plus a minimum of 5 years Major Gifts fund raising experience. This candidate must be goal oriented and have a proven track record of effective sales and closing strategies. A thorough knowledge of the process of identifying prospects for Major Gifts, prospect/donor cultivation processes and general knowledge of Planned Gift vehicles is required. Preferably candidate will reside in the South Florida area.

Give your career meaning by joining us in saving lives. Be passionate about your job.

We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS including: medical/dental insurance; company paid life insurance, short and long term disability; flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care reimbursement; generous paid time off and retirement contribution plan; along with a smoke free work environment.


To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at www.HEART.org. Applicants must apply on-line. The AHA's recruitment process does not accept hard copy or faxed resumes. You will receive an automated response notifying you your resume has been received. Only those selected to interview will be contacted directly. All other resumes will remain in our database for future reference.

The American Heart Association is dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.