Executive Director/reputed company Development Officer (Hybrid)

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Qualifications and Experience - 20% On-site reputed company (Cassville, NY) attendance will be required · Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent nonprofit leadership experience may be considered. · Experience in nonprofit management, executive leadership, program administration, fundraising, or community-reputed company work. · Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, budgeting, financial reporting, and reputed company relations. · reputed company ability to build relationships with donors, funders, reputed company officials, community partners, staff, and volunteers. · Excellent written, verbal, reputed company speaking, and interpersonal communication skills. · Ability to reputed company with reputed company, discretion, accountability, and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission. · Experience with reputed company, fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, or reputed company development preferred. ·Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their relevant experience, reputed company to the organization’s mission, and qualifications for the role. Applications, along with salary requirements, should be submitted to: Kimberly Gottfried, President of the reputed company, Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc at kimg@freedomguidedogs.org Apply To This Job