Executive Director, Georgia - Dynamic Leader for Non-Profit Organization Focused on Breast Cancer Research, Community Health, and Advocacy

Introduction to Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen is a renowned non-profit organization that has been at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer for over 40 years. With a strong presence in the U.S. and over 30 countries worldwide, we have been instrumental in funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives, and advocacy programs. Our mission is to end breast cancer forever, and we are committed to addressing this disease on multiple fronts, including research, community health, outreach, and public policy initiatives.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team in Georgia. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for providing fundraising leadership and driving revenue growth in the Georgia market. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by breast cancer, while also contributing to the overall success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for short- and long-term strategies designed to create cost-effective and ongoing sources of revenue and community engagement
• Develop and execute annual development plans, representing targeted opportunities for donor prospecting, cultivation, retention, upgrade, acknowledgement, and recognition
• Establish and gain approval of an annual budget, monitor financial expenditures, and respond appropriately to meet top-line and bottom-line goals, ensuring a high ROI in meeting revenue targets
• Evaluate the revenue growth potential of all development activities and develop appropriate strategies to ensure revenue diversity, stability, and growth
• Lead a market-based Komen Leadership Council, comprised of highly engaged community influencers, accountable for driving market fundraising and community engagement goals
• Recruit, manage relationships, and retain highly effective volunteer leaders who can significantly contribute to fundraising
• Serve as primary staff spokesperson to promote Susan G. Komen and our mission within the target market
• Work in collaboration with the Community Engagement team to identify, recruit, train, develop, recognize, and retain volunteer leadership at all levels to achieve development initiatives

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, special events, and team management
• 5 years of fundraising experience, overseeing $1m+ in revenue, through peer-to-peer fundraising events, major gifts, and sponsorship
• Ability to close face-to-face fundraising and sponsorship offers
• Strong volunteer recruitment and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to business and social leaders
• Excellent planning, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff, leadership volunteers, sponsors, donors, and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals and strengthening donor relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively speak and present to individuals, including high net worth donors, executive corporate management, as well as small, mid-size, and large groups

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• History of successful peer-to-peer program management
• Experience in recruiting and activating leadership volunteers that are revenue-focused
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the ability to research, develop, present, and promote projects

What We Offer

In return for your skills, experience, and passion, we offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on your skills, experience, and location. You will also be eligible for a range of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work-from-home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development

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