Executive Director, Fundraising
American Heart Association, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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 (ED) in our Oklahoma City market. The ED serves in a pivotal leadership role within the community and reports to the Senior Vice President, Development. This position works with the highest‑level executives in the Oklahoma City area, overseeing staffing of a volunteer Board of Directors and encouraging volunteer engagement and development. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. This is an office‑based position that offers a hybrid schedule. The Association provides many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmony through your changing needs and life situations, including access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, plus 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 harmony and is guided by our core values, allowing employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
Responsibilities The ED provides strategic direction and management to a group of committed fundraisers and support staff, with overall responsibility for a $1.2M budget, which includes revenue goals for Heart Ball, Heart Walk, Go Red for Women events, and Individual Giving. The Executive Director will also participate in community and corporate functions that allow networking and generating new contacts to further the Association’s mission and fundraising efforts.
Accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management.
Achieve fundraising and revenue goals.
Secure corporate donations through top‑level sponsorship asks.
Cultivate major donors, securing large corporate sponsorships ($25,000 or more) and foundation gifts.
Collaborate with internal partners, such as the Community Impact and School Engagement teams, to drive specific Association cause initiatives in defined markets.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in non‑profit fundraising or similar.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience, ideally with a sales or fundraising team.
Track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
Proven leadership in special event fundraising, driving strategy, execution, and results.
Demonstrated success in engaging community partners and building collaborative relationships to advance mission‑driven outcomes.
Ability to travel within the Oklahoma City territory daily.
Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary, reviewed regularly against market values.
Performance and recognition incentives tied to success.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution; also employee assistance, wellness programs, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional development opportunities, including access to Heart U and Employee Resource Groups or mentoring programs.
Work‑life harmonization: at least 16 days of paid time off for new employees, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
Tuition assistance for career development related to current duties or future roles.
Equal Opportunity In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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We're hiring an Executive Director (ED) in our Oklahoma City market. The ED serves in a pivotal leadership role within the community and reports to the Senior Vice President, Development. This position works with the highest‑level executives in the Oklahoma City area, overseeing staffing of a volunteer Board of Directors and encouraging volunteer engagement and development. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive of up to 25% of base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. This is an office‑based position that offers a hybrid schedule. The Association provides many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmony through your changing needs and life situations, including access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, plus 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 harmony and is guided by our core values, allowing employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
Responsibilities The ED provides strategic direction and management to a group of committed fundraisers and support staff, with overall responsibility for a $1.2M budget, which includes revenue goals for Heart Ball, Heart Walk, Go Red for Women events, and Individual Giving. The Executive Director will also participate in community and corporate functions that allow networking and generating new contacts to further the Association’s mission and fundraising efforts.
Accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management.
Achieve fundraising and revenue goals.
Secure corporate donations through top‑level sponsorship asks.
Cultivate major donors, securing large corporate sponsorships ($25,000 or more) and foundation gifts.
Collaborate with internal partners, such as the Community Impact and School Engagement teams, to drive specific Association cause initiatives in defined markets.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in non‑profit fundraising or similar.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience, ideally with a sales or fundraising team.
Track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
Proven leadership in special event fundraising, driving strategy, execution, and results.
Demonstrated success in engaging community partners and building collaborative relationships to advance mission‑driven outcomes.
Ability to travel within the Oklahoma City territory daily.
Solid understanding of how to engage and work with philanthropic communities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary, reviewed regularly against market values.
Performance and recognition incentives tied to success.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution; also employee assistance, wellness programs, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional development opportunities, including access to Heart U and Employee Resource Groups or mentoring programs.
Work‑life harmonization: at least 16 days of paid time off for new employees, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays annually.
Tuition assistance for career development related to current duties or future roles.
Equal Opportunity In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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