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Executive Director
Executive Director
Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross Located in Durango, CO
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, headquartered in attractive Durango, CO, seeks an Executive Director. The Chapter provides a variety of services to the community, including disaster relief, emergency preparedness, health & safety training, services to armed forces, and international messaging & tracing. We seek an Executive Director who will take the leadership role in raising funds and developing community partnerships for the organization. S/he will also be responsible for management of this non-profit organization with 2 paid and 80 volunteer staff and an annual budget for fiscal year 2009 of $183,530.
Our ideal candidate possesses a minimum of three years of successful business leadership experience, including demonstrated knowledge, experience & ability in fund development, building inter-organizational and community partnerships, fiscal management, program development, short & long range planning, and human resource management. View complete job description at www.swcoloradoredcross.org
Salary is commensurate with experience within the salary hiring range of $36,720 to $42,000. Send cover letter with salary history and resume to Southwest Colorado Chapter Search Committee via e-mail to wspence@denver-redcross.org or via fax to 303-698-7815 by August 27, 2008.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact: wspence@denver-redcross.org
Last Updated: 8/12/2008 3:35:17 PM
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Executive Director job position description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Community Chapter Executive
Dimensions:
Reports to: Regional Chapter Executive and Community Chapter Board Chairman
Ø Acts as the chapters chief fundraiser
Ø Deliver on ARC national, regional and chapter goals
Ø Management responsibilities for chapter employees and volunteers
Ø Responsible for total chapter performance, including building financial resources adequate to meet chapter needs
Ø Responsible for supporting regional activities within their grouping of chapters
Goals: Ø Deliver against solid financial goals
Ø Successfully lead the chapter through cultural and business change
Ø Develop a platform for year-on-year organizational growth
Ø Build a talent-rich, performance-oriented organization
Ø Build and strengthen community and donor relationships
Competencies Functional Leadership
Ø Develops and Grows Financial Revenue/Resources
Ø Leverages Resources and Demonstrates Accountability
Ø Manages for Continuously High Performance
Ø Maximizes Red Cross Presence in the Community
Ø Puts Client and Donor Needs First
Ø Effectively Delegates Ø Demonstrates Red Cross Organizational Citizenship
Ø Leads Change Effectively
Ø Visionary
Ø Promotes Effective Board Relations and Governance
Ø Builds Collaboration and Consensus-Building between their Chapter and other Chapters within their Regional Grouping
Key Responsibilities Service Delivery: Ensures consistent and responsive delivery of high-quality American Red Cross services based on regional strategies and locally assessed community and donor needs and objectives.
" Build chapter capacity for service delivery through the effective involvement and engagement of volunteers and partners
" Develops an emergency services response program to provide services for local emergencies
" Develops a strong Disaster Service Human Resources program to support major disaster response nationwide
" Develops a comprehensive Health & Safety program that provides services to individuals and organizations
" Ensures access to Armed Forces Emergency Services for military families
" Ensures chapter participation in ARC international services programs
" Addresses opportunities for other services that are aligned with national and regional strategies and meet local needs
Communications: Maximizes Red Cross presence and relevance in the community.
" Continuously increases community awareness, participation and commitment to the American Red Cross through effective promotion of its services
" Ensures regular media communications to the community regarding chapter services
" Promotes the American Red Cross and its services to all external audiences.
" Develops and promotes a positive reputation for the organization.
" Uses collaborative relationships, partnerships and informal influence networks to assert that the Red Cross is the most effective and efficient charity in the community.
Partnerships: Builds partnerships within their chapter jurisdiction.
" Ensures that the chapter works closely with local government on preparedness and emergency services planning
" Works with local businesses to build partnerships in areas of preparedness, health & safety, response and fundraising
" Ensures that the chapter works closely with other community charitable and social service agencies
" Works to ensure a strong collaborative relationship between their chapter and other chapters within their grouping
" Works to ensure a strong collaborative relationship between the chapters and blood services within their grouping
Fundraising: Develops and Grows Financial Revenue/Resources:
" Personally leads fund-raising and revenue-earning activities for the chapter.
" Works with the chapter board to ensure 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.
Manages for High Performance: Works to ensure that the chapter demonstrates a high level of performance.
" Ensures that the chapter meets or exceeds performance standards
" Ensures a strong volunteer support system within the chapter
" Prioritizes and communicates roles and responsibilities concerning the chapters business plan, strategic goals and improvement initiatives
" Demonstrates commitment to cultivating people at all levels within their purview and valuing communication to ensure retention and buy in. Provides effective leadership in recognizing, rewarding and motivating volunteers and employees.
" Ensures through goal-setting, delegating and feedback that employees and volunteers remain committed and accountable to the chapter, regional and corporate performance objectives and measures
" Develops, in partnership with the chapter board and the regional chapter executive, an annual budget that is achievable and reflects organizational goals
" Ensures sound financial management and public accountability for contributions, income and all Red Cross assets
" Effectively delegates operational issues to employees and employees and volunteers as appropriate
" Builds a strong environment of collaboration and consensus-building between their chapter and other chapters within their regional grouping
" Builds capacity and presence throughout chapters regional jurisdiction
" Brings a customer service/satisfaction orientation to the chapter's product and service development, marketing, delivery and evaluation cycles.
" Works effectively with their Regional Chapter and other Community Chapters within their grouping to build regional efficiencies and performance.
Promotes Effective Board Relations and Governance: Uses the knowledge and experience of nonprofit, volunteer board governance to build and maintain positive and effective relationships with the chapters volunteer leaders.
" Develops and sustains positive and effective relationships with the chapters volunteer governing board and board chair
" Supports the board chair in meeting governance responsibilities for strategic planning, financial development and adherence to corporate policies and procedures
" Provides the chapter board with timely and accurate information, analysis and recommendations
" Supports continuous board and other volunteer leader recruitment, education and development to ensure that chapter leadership embodies high capacity and reflects the diversity of the local community served
" Encourages and supports collaborative activities between Community and Regional boards
Qualifications High school diploma/GED. College degree (BS/BA) in administration or related field or relevant equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience and willingness to assess, plan and actively lead implementation of fund-raising strategies for ongoing and emerging chapter operations.
Three years previous experience with a Red Cross chapter or in the not-for-profit sector preferred. Three years experience in business or corporate administration directing a workforce, planning and overseeing programs and solving operational and procedural problems preferred.
Demonstrated ability to motivate the participation and cooperation of employees and volunteers. Possess a commitment to inclusiveness and an ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including key community leaders and organizations.
Possess decisive, innovative and proactive decision making with strong vision and implementation skills. Possess well-developed crisis management and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiating, coaching, consulting and influencing others. Excellent public speaking and written communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to excel in a team collaborative environment.
Contact: wspence@denver-redcross.org
Last Updated: 8/12/2008 3:36:33 PM
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