Executive Director

04 Aug 2024

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Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.This position involves very little operational responsibility. It is an external-facing, community relations position. The successful candidate must be comfortable being the face of the Red Cross in their assigned territory. Reporting to the Regional Executive-CEO, the Executive Director (Markets with Red Cross Blood Collections) is the face of the Red Cross in their chapter territory and in markets without volunteer leaders. This position is responsible for the following key areas within the defined territory: blood sponsor relationship management, fundraising, and management of the local Board of Directors and United Way relationships, as applicable. The Executive Director recruits and manages a team of volunteer Community Volunteer Leaders (CVL)s. This position is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual attainment of both revenue and blood collection goals with a portfolio that is balanced evenly between revenue goals and blood collection goals.Responsibilities: Enhances community presence: builds/gains or rebuilds/regains presence in defined market. Cultivates, manages and stewards external partner relationships to help create and maintain connectedness within defined community including elected officials and key governmental partners.

Fundraising: Supports fundraising efforts through the following: manages local United Way relationships as appropriate; manages select local major donors; and manages the Board of Directors (including annual Board contributions), manages set of accounts for fundraising goal. Ensures Board of Directors are leveraged effectively throughout the fundraising and blood drive sponsor recruitment process. Cultivates and nurtures major donors to include individual, corporate or foundations as appropriate. Ensures all donor activity is reported in Salesforce in a timely and accurate manner.

Manage Board of Directors and Community Volunteer Leaders: Recruit, engage and steward Board of Directors and Community Volunteer Leaders (CVL)s. Manage annual Board Campaign, ensuring 100% participation. Engages Board of Directors throughout the fundraising and blood drive sponsor recruitment process. Encourages Board members to host blood drives or donate blood to help achieve regional blood collection goal. Supports the efforts of other community boards that may exist within the chapter's jurisdiction as needed. The Executive Director provides leadership and direction to a team of Community Volunteer Leaders (CVL)s. The Executive Director and CVLs partner with designated donor recruitment staff to effectively meet blood drive sponsorship goals and objectives.

Qualifications: Education: Four-year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required. Preferred degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or non-profit management.Experience: Minimum of 3 years related experience. Demonstrated ability to exercise good and timely judgment in complex situations. Demonstrated ability for strong communications and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies. Demonstrated ability to build sustain community relationships/partnerships. Proven experience in influencing others and building relationships.Management Experience: Minimum 1 year related management/supervisory experience.Skills & Abilities: Experience working in an environment requiring flexibility and managing change. Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal state and local employment laws.Travel: Travel within communities serviced and region. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Full-time
  • ID: #44603956
  • State: Oklahoma Statewide 00000 Statewide USA
  • City: Statewide
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-08-04
  • Deadline: 2022-10-04
  • Category: Et cetera