Overview
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We are hiring for a Vice President, Strategic Relationships , reporting to the Executive Vice President in the AHA's SouthWest region.
This position can be home-based preferably within the borders of the SouthWest, but not required.
The VP, Strategic Relationships will be responsible for working with internal and external partners to drive and lead the Strategic Plan of the SouthWest. They will be responsible for collaborating with the markets and leadership to engage and deepen strategic relationships within the region and growing a robust volunteer development process. This person will work alongside the EVP, Associate EVP, and other region leadership to plan and carry out the region board meetings, lead the volunteer committees, logistics of the meetings, and ongoing engagement of the volunteers as well as the local board meeting coordination.
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Responsibilities
Here are some of the job duties:
Responsible for coordination and management of internal and external partners in the execution of the SW Strategic Plans including progress reports, removing obstacles, and driving the outcomes outlined in the plan. Develop communication plan for local staff to articulate main goals and objectives of the strategic plan to volunteers and donors.
Responsible for driving the SouthWest region Board process, including logistics of the meeting, engaging the board members, nomination committee and process, communication, and volunteer development.
Working with SW leadership to develop a volunteer pipeline for National, regional and local boards and committees ensuring that major employers are included in future growth. Identifying key volunteers and ensuring we have engagement plans and career path for each of them to drive them closer to the organization - from local, region, and national.
Responsible for developing a process to regularly get feedback from critical volunteers to help drive volunteer communication strategies.
Build and lead a process for our local boards in consistent and approved local board meetings to ensure quality and engagement at the local level. Ensuring that we are speaking with one voice throughout our volunteer levels within the region.
Assist with other duties and projects as needed.
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:
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
5 years successful experience in non-profit fundraising, volunteer management or similar experience.
3 years of managerial experience ideally with a sales team or fundraising team in a similar organization.
Proven strength building and leveraging relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
Proven record of initiative and working in a nebulous environment (gray space.
Solid understanding of how to engage and work with high-level volunteers and donors.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and lead project teams.
Ability to work well with diverse groups of people around the organization, including senior executives.
Ability to present ideas and concepts live or via multimedia in a clear and compelling manner.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to travel up to 10% local and overnight stay.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary minimum to midpoint of the range is $130,800 to 174,500. This position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. AHA reserves the right to pay more or
Employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in the medical, dental, and vision plans the first of the month following the start date. AHA subsidizes the medical and dental cost to ensure benefits are affordable. Eligible dependents under AHA's group benefit plans include legal spouse, domestic partner, children under the age of 26 or who are disabled. AHA offers additional benefits like an EAP, telehealth benefit for general medical and behavioral health, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.
Retirement Plans: AHA retirement plans offer employees a way to start saving after their first paycheck. The retirement plans provide employer contributions starting in December 2022. Employees are 100% vested in employee and employer contributions.
Paid Days Off: Regular full-time and part-time employees earn Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service. PTO begins accruing on date of hire. Full time employees receive one paid Community Service time off day per year and are encouraged to participate in projects, programs and organizations which contribute to the health and vitality of their communities. AHA also offers 12 paid holidays per year.
Leaves of Absence: AHA offers both Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits which replace earnings if you are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury. Employees are eligible for Short Term Disability after 90 days of service and are eligible for Long Term Disability after being disabled for 90 days or more. Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks off of work for a qualified leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), intermittent FMLA leaves and leave as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA.
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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Location US-TX-Irving
Posted Date 3 weeks ago (9/9/2022 2:49 PM)
Requisition ID 2022-8686
Job Category Field Campaigns
Additional Locations Diversity Distribution SouthWest
Position Type Full Time
Location: TX-Houston
