Knoxville, TN30+ days ago
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ļ« 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 5ā7+ years in senior/executive roles, within nonprofit, mission-driven organizations is a plus ļ« Demonstrated success translating strategy into execution, including setting goals, KPIs, and driving organizational alignment ļ« Experience leading in decentralized, multi-site, or chapter-based environments ļ« Experience building systems, processes, and infrastructure to support growth and consistency ļ« Strong track record of fundraising success, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, and/or national sponsorships ļ« Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight ļ« Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders ļ« Proven success in relationship-building across boards, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners ļ« Experience partnering effectively with a Board of Directors, supporting Board development, governance and leveraging board engagement ļ« Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through complexity, change, and growth CORE COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS Strategic & Operational Leadership Ability to lead and scale a growing national nonprofit through strong business acumen, financial oversight, organizational structure, systems development, and long-term strategic planning while preserving the mission-centered culture of the organization. ā¢ Develop and execute a national fundraising strategy, including corporate partnerships, major gifts, and philanthropic initiatives ā¢ Personally engage in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, particularly with high-impact and national-level supporters ā¢ Identify and expand national sponsorship opportunities that can scale across multiple markets ā¢ Partner with chapters to strengthen local fundraising capacity and share best practices ā¢ Oversee development operations, including donor systems, pipeline management, and performance tracking ā Operations & Program Management Ensure effective delivery of programs while building the infrastructure and support systems needed for a growing national organization.