Executive Director, Development & Community Health, Boston

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

We’re hiring an Executive Director to lead our fundraising and community impact initiatives in the Boston, Massachusetts market.

Join our leadership team and help propel us toward our ambitious goals for campaign revenue and mission impact. The successful candidate will generate new business, manage a donor portfolio, and oversee a board of directors. The Boston team has 10 professionals; you will manage 3 direct reports. The division is responsible for advancing health throughout the Boston market. The position is office-based, with meetings throughout the communities it serves.

This office-based role with a hybrid work schedule requires approximately 75% travel within the assigned territory. In this fast-paced environment, the position plays a critical role in driving revenue to support our mission. The role is based in our Wellesley, MA, office.

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.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values, where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Devise and implement the strategy and direction for the Boston market’s unified health and $6M revenue efforts, while assuming bottom-line responsibility for the market's income and community health impact goals.

• Guide and direct the team to achieve key performance indicators.

• Hire, direct, train, and evaluate staff to implement a comprehensive strategic plan that includes a strong development strategy to drive aggressive growth in unrestricted revenue. This includes consistently meeting and exceeding revenue goals. Ensure alignment with the organization's mission and goals. Collaborate with colleagues and teams across the market to identify and increase cross-functional opportunities.

• Develop and manage a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of top-level corporate executives, who will guide volunteer leadership and initiatives.

• Build powerful partnerships with volunteers, community and corporate leaders, sponsors, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop profiles of the top businesses, associations, organizations, agencies, etc., within the assigned market, with a documented plan to secure their involvement.

• Build relationships with key corporate leaders who can support initiatives and secure their engagement in key roles.

• Meet with assigned staff to review programs and procedures and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

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Qualifications

Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

• 5 years of relevant experience and 6 years of managerial experience, ideally with a sales or fundraising team in a similar organization.

• Direct knowledge of special event fundraising tactics is crucial.

• Public health experience is helpful.

• Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.

• Ability to travel throughout the Boston market approximately 75%; requires reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $142,830 to $195,500. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.

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.

• 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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.

• 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.

• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U 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 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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Posted Date (10/7/2026 11:25 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-17993

Job Category Field Campaigns

Position Type Full Time