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Executive Director
| Company | American Red Cross |
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| Location | Columbia, SC, USA |
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| Salary | $90000 – $93000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Four-year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good and timely judgment in complex situations.
- Demonstrated ability for strong communications and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to build sustain community relationships/partnerships.
- Proven experience in influencing others and building relationships.
- Minimum 3 year related management/supervisory experience.
- Experience working in an environment requiring flexibility and managing change.
- Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Familiarity with federal state and local employment laws.
Responsibilities
- Cultivates, manages and stewards key community stakeholders to increase blood drive sponsors/donors, volunteer partners and engagement.
- Builds/gains or rebuilds/regains presence in defined market.
- Supports fundraising efforts through managing local United Way relationships, major donors, and the Board of Directors.
- Recruits, engages and stewards Board of Directors and Community Volunteer Leaders (CVLs).
- Provides leadership and direction to a team of volunteer Community Volunteer Leaders (CVL).
- Partners with designated donor recruitment staff to effectively meet blood drive sponsorship goals and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with local community members and organizations
- Deep understanding of local issues, cultures and demographics
- Track record in influencing Governmental stakeholders.
