Position Vacancy Announcement: West Dakota Chapter Executive Director
Job title: American Red Cross West Dakota Chapter Executive Director
Date: Jan. 17, 2012
Position summary: This full time benefited exempt position has management responsibility for the West Dakota Chapter officed in Bismarck, ensures visibility of the Red Cross and its mission in the community, and commits at least fifty percent of time in the position as the chapter’s chief fundraiser. This position works collaboratively with community partners, volunteers, and Red Cross staff members in the region, to build local capacity and financial support for the work of the Red Cross and to monitor its service delivery in sixteen Southwestern ND counties. This position is an integral part of the effort to achieve Red Cross regional fundraising goals for North Dakota and ten counties in Western Minnesota.
Primary responsibilities are to manage and oversee chapter operations; lead and actively participate in developing and implementing a range of fundraising strategies and activities, with an emphasis on face-to-face asks; recruit and work with chapter board and advisory leaders and support them in their leadership roles; work collaboratively to build and grow external partnerships; ensure awareness of Red Cross services in the community by strengthening relationships with local and regional media and by leveraging national and regional Red Cross communications resources; in coordination with Red Cross staff in the region, ensure adequate volunteers to deliver services; work with and provide input to regional Red Cross staff to meet dual regional and chapter performance goals in fundraising and service delivery.
Requirements: A four-year college degree (BS/BA) in business, communications, marketing, public relations, philanthropy, finance, non-profit administration or a related field, and a minimum three years of experience in business, sales, fundraising or corporate administration. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in raising significant financial resources; a demonstrated ability to develop effective teams and build consensus; demonstrated exercise of good judgment in complex situations; excellent communication and influencing skills along with public speaking; strong writing skills along with demonstrated ability to write persuasive funding proposals; demonstrated ability to plan, manage and implement complex projects with attention to detail. The successful candidate must be able to effectively use technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and social media, in carrying out fundraising duties.
To apply: Resume, references, cover letter and salary expectations should be emailed to RecruiterD1@usa.redcross.org with required subject line “West Dakota Chapter Executive Director, Bismarck”