Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Preferred Master’s degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or nonprofit management
• Minimum 7 years related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector in business, sales or corporate administration
• Minimum 5 years of experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities
• Ability to shape, lead, motivate and develop leadership teams
• Demonstrate ability to develop effective work teams and build consensus within the organization and community
• Exercise good and timely judgments in complex situations
• Possess strong communication and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies
• Proven track record in raising significant financial resources
• Ability to work on a team
• Travel: 50%+ is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Colorado and Wyoming Regions in the achievement of core mission delivery including performance targets in mission, communications/marketing, volunteer services, operational management, blood donor sponsorship support and recruitment, and less than $15M in annual fundraising
• Serve as the face of the American Red Cross for various community initiatives; the media, donors, biomedical initiatives, blood sponsors and their communities
• Manage regional functional officers chapter leaders
• Partner in a matrix system structure with division leadership to ensure organizational programs are executed
• Develop and engage volunteer boards and community volunteer leadership
• Build a diverse and an engaged regional employee and volunteer workforce representative of the communities served and who uphold the core values of the American Red Cross
• Deliver overall targets/goals of the region including service delivery, workforce engagement, biomed support, revenue, and expense
• Maintain compliance with corporate governance, policies, and governmental regulations
• Ensure sound financial management and public accountability for contributions, income, expense, and all Red Cross assets
• In partnership with division leadership, provide leadership and management of assigned staff, deliver Red Cross programs and services and uphold the core values of the organization
• Develop and implement a comprehensive community capacity building strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals
• In conjunction with the division fundraising & development leadership, work together to achieve the fundraising goals across assigned region
• Build and cultivate strong external relationships with key organizations and community leaders
• Ensure strong visibility for the American Red Cross in the regional jurisdiction
• Build a strong collaborative environment across all lines of service and business units in the region to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission
• Build regional capacity for service delivery in all lines of service through program development and the engagement and retention of volunteers and partners
• Oversee the board members and community volunteer leaders within an assigned region or geographic area

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of community capacity building principles and practices, with a track record of successfully implementing initiatives to support the growth and development of communities
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets along with knowledge of relevant tools and strategies for successful fundraising
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and communities
• A deep understanding of unique cultures in Colorado and an ability to navigate/respect cultural differences and norms
• Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• A genuine passion for making a positive impact and a commitment to organizational mission and values