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The American Heart Association seeks a visionary Vice President of Professional Membership to lead a comprehensive membership strategy with global reach. This senior leader will drive sustainable growth through proven expertise in membership development, fiscal management, and stakeholder engagement. The volunteer membership is currently organized across 16 scientific councils and 150+ committees, requiring a leader skilled in supporting a broad spectrum of needs within a cohesive strategy. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in mission-driven organizations and demonstrate the ability to build value, credibility, and connections across scientific and clinical communities.

Ideally, the position will be based in Dallas, TX. and work in a hybrid setting (in the office 1-2 days a week and as needed) in our Dallas office.

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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Strategic Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Develop and execute a comprehensive membership and retention strategy aligned with the Association’s mission and strategic priorities. The strategy will include specific objectives, targets, and tactics for prospective member identification, cultivation, and solicitation, currently across 100+ countries and 24+ specialties
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance member acquisition, retention, and engagement.
• Identify, pilot, and implement innovative approaches to expand membership across new categories of health care professionals, scientists, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners.

Team & Organizational Leadership

• Lead and mentor a high-performing membership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Partner with peers and senior leadership to integrate membership goals into broader organizational strategies.
• Build internal capacity through training, exceptional performance management, and professional development.

Operational Excellence and Fiscal Stewardship

• Establish and maintain robust operational systems and processes to support department operations and membership activities.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, affinity programs, and value-added services.
• Lead fiscal planning and budgetary oversight, ensuring strong financial controls and growth targets.
• Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making and optimize member value and experience.
• Collaborate with Business Technology and senior leadership to advance technology initiatives, including website portal performance to support membership
• Collaborate closely with key internal peers (including those leading scientific conferences and meetings, science and medicine, research alumni operations, advocacy, finance, and field operations) to ensure that members remain at the center of everything that the Association does.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key ambassador for the Association’s membership, representing the organization at national conferences, forums, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with internal science and medicine, marketing, advocacy, and fundraising teams to align messaging and outreach efforts.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners to enhance member benefits and visibility.

Membership Engagement & Volunteer

• Role-model best practices in volunteer management and foster meaningful mentor/mentee experiences.
• Oversee volunteer committees and engage them for optimal strategic planning and council operations.
• Facilitate member contributions to our mission through conference planning, peer review, guideline development, and leadership cultivation.

Communication & Culture

• Champion a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration within the department and across the American Heart Association.
• Coach staff in exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to enhance internal and external relationships.
• Provide consultative support to other departments and external partners on membership-related initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in membership development, preferably within a nonprofit, health care, or association environment.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including:
  • 10+ years of fiscal and budgetary management.
  • 10+ years of strategic planning and organizational leadership.
  • Active involvement in professional societies and the medical/scientific community.
• Minimum 8 years of supervisory/team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in growing and retaining membership bases through strategic innovation.
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial oversight, operational management, and revenue generation.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for the mission of the American Heart Association and commitment to advancing cardiovascular health.
• Ability to travel overnight approximately 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in professional medical or scientific society administration.
• 5+ years of experience in science or medical society membership management.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, collaborative spirit, and energetic commitment to the Association’s mission.

The salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $145,000.00 to $200,000.00. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. 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 with a max of up to 22% 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.  HeartU 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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