Senior Vice President, Development Dallas

Overview

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We're hiring a Senior Vice President / Senior Executive Director (SVP, Sr. Executive Director) of Development in Dallas, TX. The SVP 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 of the North Texas Territory and is responsible for the implementation of effective programs in community service, education, development, and communications by providing inspirational leadership, sound mentorship and guidance to reach market potential and beyond. Works in collaboration with staff and volunteers and is accountable for revenue generation and community impact activities for assigned territory while ensuring that assigned markets have the right talent and skills, along with volunteer resources, to achieve goals. The SVP, Sr. Executive Director plays a critical role in steering the Dallas market goals and ensuring its sustainability and impact.

 

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 the base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain team 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 additional training and support, locally.

 

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Responsibilities

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 $20M budget.
  • Identify and solicit seven-figure gifts plus.
  • Work to grow the footprint through our corporate and healthcare channels.
  • Manage the market’s budget, financial resources, and ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Ability to work with volunteers to recruit and build strong volunteer pipelines that support the future growth of the market.

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.
  • Identify and work with campaign leadership to grow their support as future legacy leaders for the organization.

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.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, administration, business/marketing, social science, or a related field or equivalent work experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of eight years 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 five years of management experience. Expertise in mentoring and developing staff is required.
• Establish and implement a strategic plan across functional areas and fields in a complex and highly d