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American Red Cross
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Community Chapter
Executive,
Reporting to the Regional Chapter Executive (“Regional Executive”), the Community Chapter Executive (”Community Executive”) acts as the chapter’s chief fundraiser and is responsible for meeting specific annual fundraising targets. The Red Cross Community Chapter Executive will also be the face of the Red Cross in the community building awareness and working to establish a positive perception of the organization in the local community. He/she also has responsibility for managing the local chapter’s board. He/she provides leadership and fosters teamwork and strong communications for regional, chapter and national staff located in the Mount Rainier territory to promote excellent service delivery in support of the Red Cross mission. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable Federal, state and local regulations. Responsibilities Fundraising Under the leadership of the Regional Chief Development Officer, supports Chapter fundraising strategies and activities such as major gifts, grants, corporate and foundation proposals, cause-related marketing, cultivation of corporate partners and individual donors, disaster fund raising, etc. to achieve budgeted goals and to diversify the fundraising base. Actively develop private and public support and cultivate key donors and corporate partners through personal visits and speaking engagements. Cultivates
relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the
local community, including corporate partners and donors. Develops and grows financial resources ensuring that the chapter has adequate and diversified financial resources to meet service delivery and corporate financial development goals. Provides leadership to, and actively participates in, raising and leveraging funds including working with the chapter board, Regional Executive and Regional Chief Development Officer on fundraising
strategies, both locally and regionally, as needed. Works collaboratively with the Regional Chief Development Officer to establish the Community Chapter’s fundraising revenue budget.
Community Outreach and Public Relations
Collaborates with Chapters
within the Regional grouping to ensure coordinated Red Cross
outreach to, and partnerships with, external constituents within the
Regional grouping including local and state government, and other
community charitable and social service agencies.
Leadership Supports
and fosters teamwork, well coordinated operations and service
delivery with the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter area,
coordinating closely with Regional and National staff located at the
Red Cross chapter. Initiates team meetings and proactively works to
resolve issues in coordinating chapter operations.
Program Administration
Builds local Red Cross chapter capacity for service delivery through the effective involvement and engagement of volunteers and partners, working closely with Operations and Volunteer Services Manager and Regional Volunteer Services Manager. Provides effective leadership in retaining, rewarding, and motivating volunteers and employees within the local Red Cross chapter.
Recruits and manages an effective and involved local Red Cross board of directors. Keeps board informed of Red Cross Chapter activities and results, provides opportunities for board engagement and supports board in their roles as fundraisers and advocates for Red Cross in the community.
Management Works with Red Cross Regional Executive and other Red Cross Community Executives in the region to ensure that efficiencies, cost-saving measures, and shared services are implemented including identification and testing of best practices. Provides direct supervision to the Operations and Volunteer Services Manager delegating as needed to free as much time as possible to devote to community visibility, board relationships and fundraising. Works with the Regional Executive and Regional Chief Operating Officer to provide input to the region’s budget and for managing and controlling expenses within the Red Cross chapter. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, philanthropy, non-profit administration or similar field required. MBA or equivalent a plus. Experience: Ten years of successful fund raising and management experience with at least five years at a leadership level. Managerial Experience and Skills:
Other: Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Travel: Periodic day travel within the regional jurisdiction Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. May be required to travel to sites throughout the region. Exposure levels are based on the essential functions as stated in this position description; however, in some instances, variances may occur due to the applicable nature of this position within a particular work site. Therefore the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less than the below stated level. To apply for this position, please submit resume and salary requirements to RecruiterD1@usa.redcross.org; position title and location MUST be in the subject line; Posting date: 1/30/2012
The American
Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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