VP, Development

VP, Development

About the Company

Thriving national cardiovascular health organization

Industry
Health, Wellness & Fitness

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1924

Employees

Categories

• Health & Wellness
• Health
• Fundraising
• Academic Research
• Grantmaking

Specialties

• cardiovascular disease
• heart disease
• stroke
• go red for women
• together to end stroke
• power to end stroke
• family health challenge
• heart walk
• jump rope for heart
• hoops for heart
• teaching gardens
• cpr
• you're the cure
• nonprofit
• healthy living
• nutrition
• and

Business Classifications

• B2C
• Mobile

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Development to lead a major market development team in the Philadelphia area. The successful candidate will be a key player in the organization's mission to reduce cardiovascular disease and will be responsible for achieving and exceeding the market's revenue goals. This role involves leading a dynamic fundraising team, mentoring staff, and building a network of significant volunteer partnerships with corporate and community leaders. The VP of Development will directly run fundraising campaigns, identify and engage volunteers, and ensure the team is equipped to meet the organization's daring revenue targets. The position requires a passionate individual with a proven track record in non-profit fundraising, including experience in securing corporate donations and managing a team to success. Applicants for the VP of Development position at the company should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years in non-profit fundraising and 6 years in a managerial role. The role demands a candidate with a consistent record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals, experience in securing major donations, and the ability to work outside standard hours to support events. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation, and social skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with top-level volunteers and customers. A strong background in volunteer recruitment and management, as well as the ability to lead a team and promote collaboration, is essential. The VP of Development will be a relentless force for the organization's mission, promoting a world of longer, healthier lives.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Director

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Non-Profit Management