Hiring: Associate VP, Development Company: American Heart Association Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:14:04 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in fundraising or outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. •3+ year of experience in a management capacity. This experience may occur within the 3-year related experience requirement. Experience gained through direct internal work on American Heart Association projects/priorities may substitute for this requirement and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. •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. •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. Required Skills: •Lead and oversee driving engagement and fundraising across Chicago with an impact of $5 million. •Prospect and secure local corporate sponsorships and individual donations. •Guide and direct assigned staff to reach goals. •Identify, recruit and manage executive volunteer leadership including implementing a year-round cultivation plan. •Develop profiles on the top businesses within the Chicago market with a documented plan to secure their involvement. •Implement event logistics based on national best practices. •Work closely with a Communications Director to develop and manage a promotion/communications plan for the campaign. Qualifications: •University/College degree or equivalent experience. •Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, and training. Skill in written communications to include clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations, and similar narrative pieces. •Demonstrated capacity to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports. Skill in use of spreadsheet/database analysis. •Demonstrated capacity to do daily local travel up to 70%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis. •Demonstrated capacity to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving. Compensation: •$96,000 - $127,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!