American Heart Association
Advocates heart health; funds research
Development Manager
Daily local travel of up to 25% is required, with reliable transportation available immediately.
About the job
- The role requires 0–2 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or another related area.
- A university or college degree, or equivalent experience, is required.
- The candidate must have a demonstrated track record in donor and volunteer relations.
- The candidate must be able to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, communicate proactively, plan and execute thoroughly, and allocate or provide resources, additional support, or training.
- The candidate must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and maintain a professional, calm, and friendly manner when creating positive customer experiences internally and externally.
- The candidate must have problem-solving skills and be able to identify and proactively address issues affecting organizational productivity or compliance.
- The candidate must have project management and event management skills in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
- The candidate must have experience positively managing change, including anticipating and championing organizational change, creating contingency plans, and considering short-term and long-term impacts.
- The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- The candidate must be able to travel locally on a daily basis up to 25% and have reliable transportation available immediately.
- Develop donor relationships and coordinate strategic engagement and stewardship opportunities, including day-of-event, Circle of Red, and Cor Vitae donors and corporate and community-based activation opportunities.
- Design and implement strategies for donor and volunteer engagement, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal through personalized communication and consistent follow-through.
- Recruit and manage volunteer leadership committees for auction and event planning and logistics.
- Manage procurement of auction items to maximize fundraising opportunities and donor engagement strategically.
- Support sponsorship opportunities by cultivating and renewing table sponsors.
- Serve as the lead customer service contact for social market campaigns.
- Maintain regular communication and proactively identify resources and solutions to provide optimal donor and volunteer experiences.
- Ensure appropriate resources and materials are available for campaign evaluations and team meetings.
- Work with appropriate staff to determine required information and prepare and distribute materials accurately and on time.
- Use customer relationship management systems and processes according to established standards.
- Knowledge of the Association’s standards and procedures.
- Experience with sales or fundraising strategies.
About the company
The American Heart Association advances cardiovascular health by funding heart-disease and stroke research, providing education for the public and health professionals, and advocating policies that promote healthier lifestyles. Its offerings include scientific grants, medical education programs, CPR and first-aid training, public health campaigns (like Go Red for Women), and advocacy networks that mobilize communities. Its products are these programs and resources, delivered through schools, workplaces, healthcare partners, and online channels. The organization differentiates itself as the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary group dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, with a broad, integrated approach that combines science, policy, and care. Its goal is to reduce the incidence and impact of cardiovascular disease by empowering individuals and communities to live longer, healthier lives.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$700K
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
N/A
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What believers are saying
- September 10, 2026 Epic integration expands PREVENT across most U.S. EHRs.
- August 17, 2026 Wyoming received $5.2 million for AHA stroke-care expansion.
- September 2026 NFL renewal keeps hands-only CPR education visible through Super Bowl LXII.
What critics are saying
- Kennedy's 2025 influence accusations keep AHA's corporate-funding model under political attack.
- PREVENT's Epic rollout faces clinician adoption risk if workflow alerts become ignored.
- AHA's mission depends on donor enthusiasm; weak campaign performance quickly constrains programs.
What makes American Heart Association unique
- Nationwide PREVENT integration in Epic embeds AHA science into routine clinician workflow.
- Nation of Lifavers makes CPR education a signature, scalable public-health distribution network.
- Helmsley-funded Mission: Lifeline networks AHA stroke systems across 28 Wyoming hospitals.
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Telemedicine
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Dr. Celeste T. Williams to lead Heart Association's Heart of Detroit campaign. Dr. Celeste T. Williams, professor of clinical medicine at Michigan State University College of Medicine and the medical director of quality for the Heart and Vascular Services at Henry Ford Health, was named chair of the American Heart Association's Heart of Detroit campaign. September 10, 2026 Dr. Celeste T. Williams, professor of clinical medicine at Michigan State University College of Medicine and the medical director of quality for the Heart and Vascular Services at Henry Ford Health, was named chair of the American Heart Association's Heart of Detroit campaign. Heart of Detroit engages companies, community leaders, and individuals to make a lasting impact across the Four Chambers of the American Heart Association's work: discovery, advocacy, access, and knowledge. "As an advanced heart failure cardiologist, it is my personal mission to improve access, quality of care and to save lives," Williams says. "This campaign is also personal, as my brother-in-law died from sudden cardiac death. As chair this year, I want to raise the level of awareness, bring our professional and community partners together, and use this moment not just to celebrate our victories, but to push our mission forward and save more lives." ADVERTISING The campaign culminates at the Detroit Heart Ball, which will take place on Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at The Godfrey Hotel. The event celebrates hope and progress made through the dedication and passion of all who support the American Heart Association, a force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere. "Dr. Williams brings exceptional vision and energy as a healthcare leader," says Sara Hegarty, executive director, American Heart Association - Southeast Michigan. "Her commitment to the American Heart Association's mission, combined with a clear passion for improving the well-being of our community, makes her an outstanding choice to lead this year's campaign. We welcome Dr. Williams as chair of the Heart of Detroit campaign, which unites leaders across our community to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere."
The American Heart Association's PREVENT equations are now integrated into Epic's electronic health record platform, making modern cardiovascular risk assessment available in most EHR systems nationwide. The integration brings guideline-recommended risk assessment into everyday patient care for primary prevention of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. PREVENT equations are designed to estimate cardiovascular disease risk using measures of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health. They were developed using health information from more than 6.5 million adults from diverse backgrounds. The equations provide risk estimates over 10- and 30-year time horizons for total cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. Recent American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines for managing high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome recommend using PREVENT equations for risk assessment and personalised treatment decisions.
Tonawanda student going to Super Bowl LXI. Wed, Sep 9th 2026 08:45 am NFL CPR commitment awards Super Bowl tickets to Tonawanda student √ Hands-only CPR education offered through American Heart Association's in-school programs supports mission critical work to improve chain of survival A Tonawanda Elementary School student is among five students across the country who have been awarded special incentive prizes. At a special assembly Tuesday, Damar Hamlin - Buffalo Bills safety and cardiac arrest survivor - surprised students with the announcement that Finley, a second grader, received two tickets to Super Bowl LXI taking place Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The prizes are part of a collaboration between the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, and the National Football League Foundation to encourage young people to learn hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Students who participated in the AHA's in-school programs, Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, during the 2025-26 school year and learned hands-only CPR were eligible for incentive prize drawings from the NFL. Individual prizes included tickets to Super Bowl LXI. Participating schools were eligible for a drawing of $10,000 for a physical activity equipment makeover. Other awardees are still to be announced. Students who participate in the AHA's in-school Kids Heart Challenge program receive free hands-only CPR instruction so they can be confident and capable to respond in a cardiac emergency. More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, 70% of those occurring at home. According to AHA data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person's chance of survival. A scientific statement from the AHA shows children as young as age 4 can impact the survival rate by calling 911. The AHA is the global leader in resuscitation science, education and training, and publishes the official guidelines for CPR. The collaboration with the NFL is the AHA's most recent demonstration of the vow to grow CPR education with the commitment to double survival rates of cardiac emergencies by 2030. With most cardiac arrests outside the hospital occurring at homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important for all families. If a teen or adult collapses, witnesses should immediately call emergency services and begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute and a depth of approximately 2 inches. "The Bills remain dedicated to advancing CPR education throughout the Western New York community," said Michelle Roberts, vice president of community impact for the Buffalo Bills and executive director of the Buffalo Bills Foundation. "Not only is Finley's surprise great for him, it's also a fun way to highlight the lifesaving skills of hands-only CPR." The Buffalo Bills and the AHA are working together to save lives through CPR education. The HeartBEAT initiative, launched in 2023, is a five-year, $1 million commitment by the Buffalo Bills to educate thousands of Western New Yorkers in hands-only CPR. The project is adding more people to the Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers movement, which intends to double survival rates by 2030. The NFL's support includes an introduction video by Hamlin. In the video, which appears prior to the Kids Heart Challenge hands-only CPR online learning module, Hamlin shares that CPR saved his life. He encourages kids to learn the lifesaving skill. The NFL Foundation renewed its commitment to support CPR education for the 2026-27 school year. Once again, five student participants will receive tickets to Super Bowl LXII on Feb. 1, 2028, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; and five schools will receive $10,000 fitness equipment makeovers. Entries are available now to those completing the hands-only CPR module called Finn's Mission. Parents and school administrators can visit heart.org/jointhechallenge to learn how their students can participate. With a foundation set in physical activity and rooted in proven science, Kids Heart Challenge has expanded beyond the gymnasium to meet the needs of today's youth and educators as science has proven the strong connection between physical and mental health. The program offers a variety of activities to get elementary students' hearts pumping such as dance, basketball or jumping rope paired with digital missions such as learning hands-only CPR. The AHA has worked with schools across the nation for nearly 50 years promoting physical health and wellness. The AHA encourages everyone, everywhere to join in the Nation of Lifesavers initiative and make CPR awareness and education a permanent fixture in all communities across the country. Take 90 seconds to learn how to save a life now at www.heart.org/nation. Connect with the American Heart Association on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
September 1, 2026, news and notes. Amy L. Sergent has been admitted into the National Academy of Arbitrators which serves as the preeminent organization of labor and employment arbitrators in the U.S. and Canada. Jon H. Gutmacher of Indian Harbour Beach has released the latest edition of his book Florida Firearms - Law, Use & Ownership. W. Rogers Turner, Jr., of Orlando was honored with the 2026 David Hammond Professionalism Award from the Judge William Wieland American Inns of Court. Keith Poliakoff of Government Law Group in Ft. Lauderdale wrote, "Hollywood project isn't a mistake - it's an economic lifeline" published by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Roy L. Weinfeld presented, "Fundamentals of Florida Association Lien Foreclosure Law," via Zoom. Christine M. Walker of Fowler White Burnett presented, "The AI Ethics Paradigm," at the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute's Annual Seminar in Williamsburg, VA. Meredith Frank Mendez of Malloy & Malloy was sworn in to the board of the South Palm Beach County Florida Association of Women Lawyers as director of events. Samir Patel of Holland & Knight was appointed to the Florida Courts Technology Commission by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Couriel. Ken Pruitt of The P5 Group has been appointed to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors. Judge Stefanie C. Moon of Broward County served as an evaluator for the Southeastern Region Teen Oratorical Competition for Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Alexander Ruiz of the Prestige and Pacifica Companies has been appointed to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors. Justin Shapiro of Leefield & Partners in Miami presented, "Haphazard Hazards: Identifying Common Premises Defects and Code Violations," during the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in Chicago. David L. Luikart III of Hill Ward Henderson has been selected to participate in Leadership Tampa's Class of 2027. Ira Cohen delivered two presentations at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association in London, England, on, "Accelerating IP Applications (Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights)," and "Non-Traditional Marks." Gary A. Forster of ForsterBoughman presented, "Customizing Corporate and Personal Structures for Asset Protection and Tax Efficiency: Comparing and Combining Domestic and International Trust, LLC, and Tax Strategies," via LIVE National Webinar. Robert Gordon of Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner is now president of the Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Eric C. Boughman of ForsterBoughman presented, "Building a Healthcare Practice in Florida: Choosing the Right Business Model and Launch Strategy," via LIVE National Webinar. He also offered free legal advice and guidance to veterans at Seminole County Legal Aid's Legal Clinic. Kim Nutter of Brinkley Morgan in Ft. Lauderdale has been elected to the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Board of Directors. Jason Goldman of Davis Goldman in Miami wrote, "The Promise and Pitfalls of Behavioral Health Urgent Care," published by Healthcare Business Today. Bill Kramer of Brinkley Morgan in Ft. Lauderdale has been named circuit court mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. Alex Arteaga-Gomez of Grossman Yaffa Cohen has been elected to the Florida Justice Association Board of Directors. Emily Pincow of LashGoldberg in Ft. Lauderdale wrote, "The Mentoring Moments We Lost and How Leaders Can Bring Them Back," published by the Daily Business Review. Anitra R. Clement of Shook, Hardy & Bacon won the National Bar Association Young Lawyer Division's Trailblazer Award at the annual Junius W. Williams Awards Luncheon. Manuel A. Garcia-Linares and Juan Delgado of Day Pitney in Miami co-wrote, "As South Florida's Wealth Grows, So Do the Risks in Cross-Border Deals," published by the Daily Business Review. Alex Almazan of Almazan Law has begun a second term as chair of the American Heart Association's Southeast Board of Directors. Steven Gendreau of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt has been appointed to the Charlotte County Bar Association Board of Directors as Member-at-Large.
CPR in school Kit. August 20, 2026 The American Heart Association received a generous sponsorship from Nelson Intelligence Solutions (NIS) to support Dumas High School with a CPR in Schools Kit. Dumas Public School District is incredibly grateful to both organizations for their commitment to supporting its students and its school district. Their generosity will help provide its students and staff with valuable CPR training and lifesaving skills. The Dumas School District sincerely appreciates the American Heart Association and Nelson Intelligence Solutions for investing in the safety and well-being of its school community. Dumas Public School District is extremely grateful for their support!