Senior Executive Director

Senior Executive Director About the Company Thriving national cardiovascular health organization IndustryHealth, Wellness and Fitness TypePrivately Held Founded1924 Employees1001-5000 Categories Health & WellnessHealthFundraisingAcademic ResearchGrantmaking Specialties cardiovascular diseaseheart diseasestrokego red for womentogether to end strokepower to end strokefamily health challengeheart walkjump rope for hearthoops for heartteaching gardenscpryou're the curenonprofithealthy livingnutritionand heart.org Business Classifications B2CMobile About the Role The Company is seeking a Senior Executive Director (SED) to lead its Dallas market with a focus on driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth, community impact, and market influence. The SED will be the senior market leader, responsible for strategic vision and oversight in fundraising, volunteer engagement, and community impact initiatives. This role demands a highly strategic and externally focused leader with a proven track record in fundraising, business development, and team management. The ideal candidate will be a bold, entrepreneurial leader with strong executive presence, business acumen, and a history of delivering results. Key responsibilities include leading a team of development professionals, personally cultivating high-capacity donors, and strengthening volunteer-led fundraising efforts. The SED will also be tasked with financial stewardship, operational excellence, and ensuring the organization's mission is advanced through the effective use of resources. Applicants for the Senior Executive Director position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience, with a preference for a degree in health education, administration, business, marketing, or social sciences. The role requires a candidate with at least 8 years' experience in fundraising, business development, or outside sales, and a minimum of 7 years in a leadership and team management capacity. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to establish and execute strategic plans, analyze performance metrics, and drive decision-making. Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to work with executive-level volunteers and community leaders. The SED must be resilient, adaptable, and effective in a high-performance, goal-oriented environment, and be prepared to travel extensively throughout the Dallas market. Hiring Manager TitleRegional Senior Vice President of Development Functions Non-Profit ManagementBusiness Development