Job
Executive Director
| Location | Atlanta, GA 30043 |
| Date Posted | October 03, 2024 |
| Job ID | 11826 |
| Employment Type | Direct Hire |
Scion Executive Search is leading the search for a new Executive Director for a renowned nonprofit dedicated to combating cancer. This organization has been committed to research, community health, outreach, and policy initiatives for over forty years. It is celebrated for its fundraising events and efforts to support cancer research and provide resources for those affected, significantly boosting awareness and funding for cancer treatment and prevention. This full-time remote position is available immediately in the Atlanta metro area. Candidates must reside within a nine-county radius of the ATL metro area.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Lead fundraising efforts in a designated geographic area and achieve an annual revenue goal of $1M+.
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Oversee profit and loss management and operational excellence to ensure that ROI targets are met.
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Manage the development team and lead a market-based council focused on fundraising to support and expand the nonprofit’s community.
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Coach and mentor direct reports by setting an exemplary standard and demonstrating effective and results-driven fundraising strategies and tactics.
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Foster relationships with internal staff, council members, volunteers, and external stakeholders to build robust local communities of supporters, thereby enhancing the organization's overall impact.
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Manage events such as walks, races, galas, and performances throughout Georgia.
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Cultivate and manage donors to make a significant impact in the local market.
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Understand programmatic objectives, fundraising strategies, and the methods to achieve them.
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Lead and manage both short- and long-term strategies to develop cost-effective, sustainable revenue streams and boost community engagement.
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Collaborate with market staff to implement national and state development strategies, programs, and campaigns effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in fundraising, special events, and team management.
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At least 5 years of fundraising experience managing over $1M in revenue through peer-to-peer events, major gifts, and sponsorships.
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A genuine passion and a deep appreciation for the mission of the organization.
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Must be willing and able to travel throughout the service area using reliable personal transportation.
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Skilled in securing in-person fundraising and sponsorship deals.
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Strong abilities in volunteer recruitment and management and a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and motivate businesses and leaders.
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Proven track record in managing peer-to-peer programs successfully.
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Skilled in recruiting and engaging leadership volunteers focused on revenue generation.
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Up to 30% travel outside the home office, depending on business needs; willing and able to travel throughout the service area.
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Well-acquainted with the community and local nonprofits.
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Proven expertise and commitment to best practices in fund development, sponsorship, donor relations, and stewardship.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This full-time remote opportunity offers a competitive salary range in line with the candidate's experience and qualifications for the role. The robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement plan featuring a 6% employer match. Enjoy generous paid time off, a bi-weekly work-from-home stipend, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and much more. This position offers a mission that will inspire you every day!
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
For immediate consideration please provide your resume (in Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/11826/.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner
