National Executive Lead, Business Accelerator

Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays 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.

The National Executive Lead of the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator will spearhead a nationally recognized dynamic initiative that fuels innovation advances health and empowers community-rooted entrepreneurs. This role provides strategic leadership operational oversight and external representation for a high-impact accelerator program that supports nonprofit and for-profit ventures addressing the social drivers of health.

This is more than a leadership positionits a platform for transformation. The Executive Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of community health by uplifting visionary social entrepreneurs and catalyzing systemic change across the nation.

This is a full-time benefits-eligible grant-funded opportunity with current funding through June of 2028.

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 & Business Planning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise-wide strategic business plan for the accelerator program.
• Lead cross-functional teams to refine program design curriculum and impact measurement aligned with global standards.
• Ensure alignment with the American Heart Associations mission and broader strategic and health impact goals.

Program Execution & Innovation

• Oversee the lifecycle of the accelerator including application training finale showcase and mentor and alumni engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven evaluation and stakeholder feedback.
• Champion community-rooted innovation by sourcing and supporting ventures with lived experience and scalable solutions.

Revenue Generation & Resource Development

• Identify cultivate and secure philanthropic and corporate funding to sustain and expand the accelerator.
• Collaborate with internal development teams to craft compelling cases for support and donor engagement strategies.
• Monitor budget performance and ensure efficient use of resources.

External Relations & National Partnerships

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the accelerator at national events media engagements and strategic forums.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key volunteers funders influencers and ecosystem collaborators.
• Represent the organization externally on issues related to health entrepreneurship and community transformation.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience and five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• 10 years of experience in program leadership social innovation entrepreneurship or nonprofit management preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic planning fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of health social determinants of health and impact measurement frameworks.
• Exceptional communication leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for community empowerment and mission-driven innovation.

Expected pay range will be $140000 to $160000. 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. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibilityfor an incentive program is based on the type of position.
  
  
• 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 Associations national online university with more than 100000 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 Associations 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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