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Executive Director

Job Snapshot
Location:
San Diego, CA 92101 (map it!Map it! )
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Not for Profit - Charitable
Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others:
Yes
Job Type:
Executive
Health Care
Nonprofit - Social Services
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
At least 5 year(s)
Post Date:
11/4/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
Executive Director, SD (CB)
Description

A Great Cause, A Great Career

The March of Dimes has been dedicated to saving babies from birth defects and other infant health problems for more than 60 years. Our cutting edge research, innovative community services, education and advocacy programs help save babies' lives. You can help, too—and be a hero for babies.

Join our committed family of 1300 plus employees and more than 3 million volunteers and make a positive impact on the health of babies—and on our own future.

Explore a career with the March of Dimes and enjoy challenging work, a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including:
• Medical, dental and life insurance, short and long-term disability plans
• Retirement plan
• Savings plan
• Employee assistance plan and adoption benefit plan
• Liberal paid vacation
• Holiday, sick and personal time
• Business casual dress

POSITION PURPOSE: Organize and manage all activities in the division including volunteer leadership, fundraising, programs, public affairs, and communications.

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Personally recruit, develop and support influential volunteer leaders for board and fundraising activities
  • Recruit, develop, lead and manage staff
  • Plan and implement annual fundraising campaign
  • Grow division major gifts income through personal recruitment of large gifts, cultivation and solicitation of community foundations, and recruitment and development of major gifts committee
  • Grow division income, performance margin, productivity and profitability through expense reductions and increased revenue
  • Secure sponsorship for fundraising events
  • Provide organization visibility through public relations and promotional efforts
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education
• Five years experience in fundraising or related field with successful track record of income growth
• Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills

NOTE: A credit and criminal background check is required for this position. 

MUST send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:

 

                                    Associate Director of Field Services

                                    March of Dimes

                                    1755 Creekside Oaks Drive, Suite 130

                                    Sacramento, CA 95833

                                    Fax: 916-922-3258

                                    Email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] (preferred)

  

Important: Please reference "Executive Director, SD (CB)" in the subject line of the email when responding.

  

For more information please visit www.marchofdimes.com/.

Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. For more information please visit www.marchofdimes.com/.

Previous applicant need not apply.
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