Region Business Operations Director

Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Region Business Operations Director, EVP Administration (Western States Special Projects). This remote opportunity has a location that is flexible within the Western States region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington).

Under general supervision, the Region Business Operations Director provides complex project management as part of the Office of the Executive Vice President (EVP) to ensure strategic business alignment and communication across key internal and external stakeholders. This includes advanced project and stewardship management maintaining the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and diplomacy.

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 training and support locally and through our National Center.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at heart.org.

• Manages the communication with the Western States Region Board of Directors and serves as the project staff lead for meetings and cultivation/recognition efforts. Prepares and distributes meeting materials in coordination with national and regional departments including financial update and program outcomes; creates dashboards, presentations and summaries that present information in a concise and clear format, surveys members for meeting effectiveness and provides and implements recommendations to optimize volunteer engagement.
• Manages communication and cultivation efforts with key donors, volunteers and other stakeholders in collaboration with national and regional departments. Ensures that regular contact is maintained, communications and/or meetings are arranged to support ongoing relationship building.
• Provides executive level administrative support for EVP including calendar, travel, and expense management.
• Functions as the project staff lead for recurring and ad-hoc internal strategic and tactical planning meetings with Senior Management Team, Executive Directors, and other department teams. Develops agendas, presentations, talking points and materials in collaboration and coordination with national and regional departments. Records notes and action items and ensures follow-up on agreed upon deliverables.
• Manages staff recognition and cultivation efforts including touchpoints for personal occasions.
• Facilitates cross-functional coordination, communication, and outreach to ensure effective alignment of market, region and association-wide planning and execution.

Minimum of five (5) years' experience that includes

• Experience and interest in direct outreach to establish new and stewarding existing relationships.
• Project management experience with C-suite executives in comparable organizations with demonstrated excellence in resourcefulness and organization/planning.
• Experience in internal and external communications, partnership development/donor stewardship and fundraising.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for

• Knowledge of the American Heart Association’s mission and programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications or related degree.
• Volunteer engagement and cultivation.

Expected pay range will be $55,200 to $77,000. 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.

• 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. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.

• 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 Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (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 Association’s 2024 Goal Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.
This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.
We are hiring a Development Director in Little Rock, AR.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and securing development prospects for the Little Rock Heart Challenge campaign. This campaign brings together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers of the community to bring awareness and spread the mission of the American Heart Association. You will also plan, implement, and evaluate the event. This role will build a vision and strategy translating it into specific action plans for each account. You will actively work with team members to grow existing accounts, secure new ones, and expand the volunteer base of the organization.
This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule in a fast-paced environment with the main responsibility of driving revenue in support of our mission.
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.
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 training and support locally and through our National Center.
#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at heart.org.
In this role, you will be responsible to

• Goal setting with corporate companies and individuals to raise funds and awareness.
• Track, report and maintain results using a variety of database and campaign management systems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers, sponsors, and key corporate & community leaders.
• Recruit and lead high level corporate volunteers and philanthropists.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Work strategically with staff in multiple campaigns and volunteer teams charged with the Heart Challenge campaign to accomplish results.
• Conduct sales calls to generate new business and upgrade existing company partnerships by engaging them in our mission.
• Networking within the local area and recruiting and retaining our valued volunteers.
• Event management including but not limited to planning, logistics, implementation, volunteer partnerships and evaluation post-event for constant improvements.
• Generate revenue and volunteer management.

Want to move your resume to the top so that you can become a “Relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?” Here are some of the requirements

• Able to work non-standard hours such as weekends and evenings, early starts and/or late endings to the workday, as needed.
• Secure corporate donations through participating in and leading top-level sponsorship asks.
• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Willing and able to travel within the territory to engage C-suite corporate executives to accomplish goals. All local travel including Little Rock Metro Area and Central AR.
• Results driven with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Have a collaborative approach to working with other internal partners, such as with Heart Ball, Health Strategies and Youth Market Teams to help drive specific cause initiatives in defined markets.
• A proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
• Three (3)+ years of experience in fundraising, outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity.
• Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management, proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
• Able to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level.

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.

• 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. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

• 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 Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

• 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.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (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.

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.
This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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