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American Heart Association Region Development Consultant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 are hiring a Region Development Consultant in the Eastern States Region. You will be home-office based in this position; therefore, you can live anywhere within the 13 states or in DC. The Region Development Consultant works with the Sr. Development Consultant and the Region SVP, Development Consultant & Training to develop the Eastern States Region’s comprehensive strategic plan for the American Heart Association’s core Social field campaigns.
The Region Development Consultant provides critical mentorship to staff on the Association’s campaign product best practices and partners with staff to develop robust campaign impact and action plans to exceed quarterly, fiscal-year, and event-year revenue targets, further bringing the mission of the American Heart Association to life. The Region Development Consultant serves as the ES Region’s primary product expert for the Socials campaigns (Heart of “City” and Go Red for Women) through coaching and consultation, campaign analysis, high-level strategy, progressive thought leadership, and the ability to overcome challenges and provide solutions to drive significant revenue growth across the region.
We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.
The position is home-office-based in the Eastern States, with 30% to 40% travel within the territory; you will frequently be coaching and mentoring staff throughout the day.
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
The ideal candidate is an inspirational and influential leader with extensive success in campaign/product fundraising and has led campaigns to achieve significant (7-figure+) YOY growth. This individual has a deep knowledge of core campaigns and their primary revenue streams, including, but not limited to, sponsorship, Peer-to-Peer, individual giving/major gifts, retail/point-of-sale campaigns, business partner engagement, and matching gifts. The candidate should be highly adaptable, eager to learn and teach, value investing in the growth and development of others, and seek to advance the mission of the American Heart Association in meaningful ways.
Campaign product(s) authority with a proven record of success and 7-figure+ year-over-year growth in event fundraising.
Solution-oriented, innovative thought-leader, able to lead multiple ongoing initiatives/projects, anticipate challenges, influence others, and provide strategic consultation.
Partners with SVP, Region Development Consultant & Training, and Sr. Development Consultant on the strategic growth plans for the Region’s core field campaigns, demonstrating the Association’s best practices and timeline.
Coaches, consults, trains, and partners with field staff on best-practice timelines and outcomes to achieve quarterly, fiscal, and event-year revenue goals.
Coaches, consults, trains, and partners with field staff to develop campaign impact and growth plans aligned with Market vision and objectives, enabling significant and sustainable growth.
Serves as the region authority in core product(s) (Social campaigns) for ES field campaign development staff.
Serves as a liaison to National product campaign lead(s).
Provides consistent oversight and tracking of campaign(s), data analysis, and key observations around KPI’s for the Region’s priorities and focus areas for core product(s) to SVP and Sr. Development Consultant.
Develops and implements strategic solutions to overcome challenges and drive revenue growth in core product(s).
Provides regular revenue forecasts and projections by campaign and market across the region for core product(s).
Handles special projects across the Region as needed.
Home office with 30%-40% travel expected.
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Qualifications
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University/College degree or equivalent experience, preferred
3+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or equivalent type of experience
Experience raising $1M+ in revenue, along with recruiting and leading volunteers
Validated experience with key fundraising strategies – including but not limited to business partner campaigns, C-suite volunteer management, six-figure+ sponsorship/marketing proposals, as well as mission integration in key requests.
Comfortable working with executives at the VP, SVP, and EVP levels.
Ability to direct a team but also to work independently.
Excellent influencing skills - experience consulting with staff with whom there is no reporting relationship.
Skills in written and verbal communication at all organizational levels, including large- and small-group presentations, group facilitation, and training.
Ability to plan and conduct meetings.
Knowledge of group dynamics and group process.
Experience in event planning, organizing, consultation, and volunteer management preferred.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with a proven track record to analyze numbers to impact campaign trends and build strategies on where to shift to impact future results
Ability to use Microsoft products, computer software, run reports, and maintain accurate data.
Ability to travel on a moment's notice throughout the region (up to 40%), which may include some nights and weekends as needed.
Willing to work outside of standard hours as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $74,600 to $103,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
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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Default: Location : Location US-PA-Philadelphia
Posted Date 22 hours ago (4/20/2026 6:54 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-17442
Job Category Field Campaigns
Position Type Full Time