Full-Time
Facilities Director
Posted on 7/8/2026
American Heart Association
5,001-10,000 employees
Advocates heart health; funds research
No salary listed
Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
On-site in Dallas, TX.
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- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Ten (10) years minimum experience.
- Requires extensive knowledge of building operations – physical plant (HVAC systems, electric, fire/life safety, physical and data-based security systems, etc.); contract management and managing onsite contracted teams, legal compliance, exterior grounds; US Postal services.
- Requires experience with working closely with key departments –Technology group, Finance, Procurement office, Legal; industry trends and standards; vendor relations.
- Requires experience managing relationships with architectural firms and subsequent management of office construction projects.
- Critical and creative thinking; ability to work and relate with all levels of corporate staff; maintaining established corporate guidelines and standards.
- Minimum travel.
- Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the workflow and production of facilities and office services by establishing cost-effective utilization of the National Center’s buildings and grounds.
- Delivering cost-effective services, including copier, building and meeting supplies, mail, maintenance of facilities, safety, security, and shipping and receiving.
- Serves as liaison to the Association's Affiliates and other departments, providing total facilities and office services.
- Plans, directs, and organizes Facilities & Office Services contract staff workloads and department functions; provides an ongoing plan for furniture and fixture maintenance and building refurbishing. Ensures optimum level of service and staffing is maintained.
- Directs and monitors the operation of the Facilities & Office Services department to ensure the continued accomplishment of goals and objectives.
- Assist senior management in projecting and developing future space needs and planning/directing all department moves within the National Center.
- Consults, instructs, and guides Association Affiliates in the cost-effective design and implementation of office service procedures, equipment purchases, and office design configurations.
- Evaluate ergonomic functionality/viability of office furniture. Schedules ergonomic audits on workstations of National Center staff in conjunction with HR. Ensures workstations are ergonomically correct.
- Develops annual objectives and performance standards that will support the goals of the Association.
- Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets.
- Hires and develops/appraises departmental staff or contractors.
- Develops and oversees visitor control and overall physical security for the National Center’s buildings and grounds.
- Communicates National Center needs to department staff. Ensures departmental production flow and response of services, including monitoring/scheduling work in progress.
- Provides cost-effective analytical data services for building maintenance, security, shipping/receiving, in-house print center, internal mail distribution, and in-house meetings.
- Instructs/monitors contractual services in building procedures. Identifies needs and areas of concern.
- Maintains master plan for the National Center Business Continuity Plan.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level and family.
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
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Vetted AI tools reduce adoption barriers and accelerate deployment readiness.
- Systemwide data access enables large-scale trials for startup efficiency.
- Lab sets global precedent for rigorous AI validation in healthcare.
What critics are saying
- FDA mandate requiring pre-approval will collapse AHA's digital credibility.
- Competitor ACC launches free AI platform undercutting AHA labs.
- Rising heart disease in women strains AHA's research capacity.
What makes American Heart Association unique
- AHA launched AI Assessment Lab validating 50 cardiovascular AI models yearly.
- Lab enables hospitals to cut validation costs and timelines by months.
- AHA prioritizes transparency and HIPAA compliance in AI model validation.
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"For more than four decades, he has produced groundbreaking research that has brought cardiovascular health benefits to local communities and served as a global model for supporting better heart health worldwide. His work has led to measurable improvements in vital areas such as hypertension control and reducing other health risks. As an educator, researcher and physician, Dr. Ferdinand has said that his goal has always been the same: to help the most people." "I was pleased to have the opportunity to work at Tulane, and it has always been rewarding for me to serve communities." - Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand Ferdinand was born and raised in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, a neighborhood where a career in medicine was not often seen as an option. But he was encouraged by his family and teachers, who saw in him the ability to make a difference. His commitment to preventive cardiology was shaped as chief resident in the emergency department at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and by mentors including Dr. Gerald S. Berenson. "The key factor to becoming a cardiologist was understanding that heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability and that there are disparities based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender, geography, socioeconomic status, ability and disability," said Ferdinand, who studied biology at the University of New Orleans and graduated from Howard University School of Medicine. In 1983, Ferdinand and his wife, Daphne, a registered nurse with a doctorate in nursing, opened Heartbeats Life Center, a cardiovascular clinic in New Orleans which they operated until it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Ferdinand began teaching at Tulane in 2012. Last year, the university honored him with a portrait recognizing him as a trailblazer in preventive cardiology. "I was pleased to have the opportunity to work at Tulane, and it has always been rewarding for me to serve communities," said Ferdinand, who is also a staff physician at LCMC Health's East Jefferson General Hospital, University Medical Center New Orleans and New Orleans East Hospital. "Martin Luther King Jr. said, 'Everybody can be great because anybody can serve,'" Ferdinand added. "I believe that service to communities is the highest calling for medicine." Tulane Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Robin Forman said he was "thrilled" to see Ferdinand receive what Forman called an "extraordinary recognition." "Since his arrival at Tulane almost 15 years ago, he has excelled as a clinician, researcher and educator. He is a renowned figure within the community of cardiologists and researchers of cardiovascular disease and has held several key leadership roles in national organizations," Forman said. "At the same time, he is also a passionate advocate for the university's relationship with New Orleans and its commitment to ensure that everyone in our community has access to high-quality healthcare." Ferdinand has published research in leading journals and held leadership positions in the Association for Black Cardiologists, the National Lipid Association, the American Society of Preventive Cardiology and the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention. He was vice chair of the writing committee for the influential American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology's 2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline. "Dr. Keith Ferdinand exemplifies the very best of academic medicine. Throughout his distinguished career, he has advanced cardiovascular research, provided exceptional patient care and served as a dedicated mentor to generations of medical students, residents and fellows," said Dr. Lee Hamm, senior vice president and dean of the Tulane University School of Medicine. "His commitment to educating future physicians and improving heart health in our community has had a lasting impact within Tulane and far beyond it. We are proud to see Dr. Ferdinand recognized as the American Heart Association's Physician of the Year, an honor that reflects his extraordinary contributions to medicine, education and public health." Ferdinand also serves as president of Healthy Heart Community Prevention Project, a nonprofit health organization that aims to eliminate differences in the rate of and treatment for cardiovascular disease in vulnerable communities. "Keith takes his expertise in unraveling the challenges that face so many patients a step further," said Dr. Stacey E. Rosen, the American Heart Association's volunteer president. "He's passionate about reaching people in communities with the care they need to solve for critical problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke."
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Healthcare principal gifts monthly report: April 2026. GOBEL May 18, 2026 Home " Blog " Healthcare principal gifts monthly report: April 2026. Replacing the Daily Digest, GOBEL identified all publicly announced healthcare gifts in the $1M-$9.9M range. Below find a list of principal gifts that were announced in April 2026. Did Gobel Group miss a healthcare gift at your organization or somewhere else? Send the information to [email protected]! $1M-$9.9M healthcare gifts in April 2026: * University of Maryland School of Medicine received a $5.5M donation from The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation; the gift supports research and patient care at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. * Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children's Hospital Foundation celebrated planned gift commitments of over $5.07M from the 2026 class of the Wade Mountz Heritage Society. * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announced a $5M gift from Larry and Susan Marx for cancer prevention and early detection. * The American Heart Association awarded $15M to three organizations, Mass General Brigham, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and The University of Pittsburgh, supporting heart valve disease. * Middlesex Health announced a $5.4M donation from the Wright Family via the Alfred R. Wright Trust. The unrestricted gift will be used to advance patient care. * Texas Children's received a $5M estate legacy gift from the late Barbara LaGrange in honor of her late husband, Ulyesse LeGrange. The donation will provide critical endowed support, along with $1M in immediate support, for Texas Children's Behavioral Health Initiative. * The Broward Health Foundation raised nearly $3.5M at the 13th Annual Broward Health Ball. * The OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute celebrated a $3M Donation from Renee James, funding cardiovascular research and clinical care and establishing the Joaquin E. Cigarroa, M.D., Endowed Chair. * Prisma Health announced a $3M donation from John and Kimberly Kopchinski, supporting the Prisma Health Cancer Institute. * Ronald McDonald House Windsor celebrated a $3M CAD donation from The Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Foundation which supports expanding capacity inside the future Fanscy Family Hospital. * Niagara College announced a $3M CAD bequest from the Norris Walker Family in support of the college's new Health Education building. This brings the total bequest amount from the late Norris Walker to $7M CAD. * University of South Florida received a $3M donation from Judy Genshaft and Steve Greenbaum. Their donation supports the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Spine. The gift also establishes the Genshaft and Greenbaum Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery. * The SSM Health St. Anthony Foundation announced a $3M donation from the Avedis Foundation supporting renovation and modernization of the Cancer Center at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital-Shawnee, a project aimed at expanding access to oncology care across rural Oklahoma. * Cleveland Clinic donated $3M to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank providing meals to families in Northeast Ohio. * Cleveland Clinic also pledged $2.5M to Feeding Medina County to strengthen food access. * Duke University celebrated a $3M donation from Dr. Vijay and Mrs. Praveena Ramakrishnan. The gift establishes an innovation fund for radiology equipment to advance patient care and a $1M endowment for the Department of Radiology to support resident education and training. * Croí Health raised $17.5M for patient care access, including 5 gifts over $1M: * $2.5M from Alan McKim * $1M from Susan and Digger Donahue * $1M from Karen and Rob Hale * $1M from Kitty and Tim Pinch * $1M from Cathy and Rick Roche * Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine received a pair of gifts totaling $2M, from donors Tom and Barbara Wilson and Barbara Stphanus, expanding scholarship support for medical students. * University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine announced a $2M planned gift from Bob Diehl and Teresa Evans establishing the Bob Diehl and Teresa Evans Diehl Scholarship Endowment. * Baylor College of Medicine was awarded $2M from The American Brain Foundation, supporting a study of viral infections possible contribution to Alzheimer's disease. * Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation received a $2M donation from The Mosaic Company, supporting the Mosaic's Child Life Program. * Baptist Health Foundation announced a $2M gift from Leila and Slaven Zivkovic to benefit Al and Jane Nahmad Women's Cancer Center at Miami Cancer Institute. * The University of California San Diego received a $2M gift from Stephanie Tarkington in honor of her late husband, Alan "Al" Tarkington. The gift aims to enhance patient care and accelerate research on ALS. * Washington State University announced a $2M donation from Tom and Barbara Wilson and Barbara Stephanus. The gift matches philanthropic contributions to student scholarships through the college's Medicine Multiplied campaign, reducing financial barriers for future doctors and encouraging them to practice in rural and underserved areas of the state. * Jupiter Medical Center raised $1.7M to expand services at the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center Program at its 49th Annual Black-Tie Ball. * Citizen Potawatomi Nation donated $1.7M to Gateway to Prevention and Recovery Inc., to support mental health and substance abuse prevention and recovery * The Riverview Health Foundation received a $1.6M gift from the estate of Tom and Soni Sheehan through the Thomas P. Sheehan Trust to support the expansion and renovation of the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Riverview Health's Noblesville hospital. * The MetroHealth Foundation celebrated a $1.5M donation from KeyBank Foundation, supporting expanding access, capacity, and community driven-services. * Teton Valley Health Care announced a $1.5M donation from The Teton Ridge Ranch Foundation supporting urgent needs at the community hospital. * Huntsville Hospital Foundation donated $1.1M CAD to Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare supporting a MRI unit. * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences' sixth-annual Giving Day raised over $1M to support health science education, research, and patient care across Tennessee. * The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received a total of $1M from Helen and Nick Lang and Kent Westbrook, MD establishing the Jonnie Westbrook Endowed Fund for Excellence and the Jonnie K. Westbrook Endowed Fund for Excellence in honor of Dr. Westbrook's late wife, Jonnie Kay Westbrook. * Intermountain Health received a $1M donation from Bruno Mars supporting the future Intermountain Health Nevada Children's Hospital. * Temple University announced a $1M donation from Marvin Samson, establishing the Marvin Samson Scholars Program in the School of Pharmacy. * Xavier University received a $1M gift from John Dovich supporting the university's new medical school among other priorities. * University of Cincinnati College of Medicine announced a $1M Donation from Dr. Henry and Mrs. Amelia Nasrallah establishes the Dr. Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Endowed Professorship in Psychiatric Neuroscience. * The University of Chicago celebrated a $1M donation from Debra Cohen supporting researcHStart, a multi-institutional cancer research pathway program for Illinois high school students. * The American Heart Association announced a $1M donation from Melissa St. John in honor of her late daughter, Madelynn. The gift funds research into congenital heart defects. * Trinity Health Oakland received a $1M planned gift from Paul and Cheryl Robertson to benefit cardiovascular research, equipment, and patient care. * Kirmac donated $1M CAD to Surrey Memorial Hospital supporting pediatric healthcare. * Morgan Medical Center received a $1M anonymous matching grant, launching the "Growing for You" capital campaign. * South Muskoka Hospital announced a $1M CAD donation from Bob Jones, supporting patient care. * Sienna for Seniors donated $1M CAD to Ontario Tech University supporting Health Aging research. * The University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson raised over $1M to establish The Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship In Cardiothoracic Surgery. * The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation announced a $1M gift from A-dec to create an endowment supporting future dental professionals. * OneQuest Health received a $1M grant from the Yung Family Foundation underwriting recruitment and retention of integrated medical care and clinical treatment service providers. GOBEL will release the 2025 Review of Transformational Giving this spring. Sign up here to receive an advanced copy of the report. GOBEL partners exclusively with hospitals and health systems to help strengthen and scale their philanthropy programs, from grateful patient fundraising and gift officer coaching to campaign planning, leadership engagement, and data-driven strategy. If your team is exploring ways to strengthen your fundraising program, Gobel Group would welcome the opportunity to connect, schedule a time with GOBEL. Recent comments. No comments to show.