Job Description

MISSION:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO of Make-A-Wish® Greater Virginia chapter serves as the leader of the organization. As such, he/she has overall responsibility for the programmatic, financial, and management operations. The President & CEO leads in communicating the Make-A-Wish® vision and program objectives to internal and external audiences within the region and works collaboratively with the Board. The President & CEO needs to have a proven background in community engagement with an emphasis on donor development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively lead and participate in direct fundraising. Leverage funds by developing broad-based funding sources to guarantee a continuing stable financial base for Chapter operations. Fundraising ability is a critical metric in evaluating performance.
• Cultivate relationships with local organizations, businesses, community leaders, and associations.
• Provide visionary leadership and communicate that vision to staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and the public at large.
• Develop, communicate and implement priorities, goals, and objectives in accordance with Strategic Plan.
• Ensure that wish referrals and wishes granted reflect the diversity of the region and the communities served.
• Ensure fiduciary responsibility, sound financial management, and financial accountability for contributions, income and all other Make-A-Wish® assets.
• Ensure public accountability consistent with Make-A-Wish® Foundation of America policies.
• Serve as the key spokesperson and advocate for the Chapter's mission, programs, and services.
• Foster an open and collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors. Work with the Chair and Committees to ensure the Board's continuous development.
• Promote and maintain effective public relations, public information, marketing, and outreach programs. Establish and cultivate close working relationships with other community organizations and leaders.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse paid and volunteer staff. Ensure the development and maintenance of effective human resources management, programs, and policies. Recognize the contributions and services of paid and volunteer staff.
• Work collaboratively with Make-A-Wish® Foundation of America, other Make-A-Wish® Foundation chapters, and major donors, volunteer leadership, community organizations, and businesses.
• Make certain that the Greater Virginia Chapter is meeting the standards and performance measures established by the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of America.

PREFERRED QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

The President & CEO needs to have passion for the mission, the ability to ask/fundraise, excellent communication skills internally and externally, and must be able to leverage relationships. The CEO needs the skills to lead change, raise funds, inspire others for our mission, and network/build networks. We are seeking a dynamic leader, positive and engaging, and able to listen and adjust their path, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience leading a complex organization through significant growth and/or change.
• Proven experience and willingness to assess, plan and implement fundraising strategies, and success in developing funding sources and raising money.
• Strong strategic planning experience; experience in translating strategies into concrete action plans; ability to balance strategy, execution, and accountability.
• Proven track record of management success with comparable P&L($3.5 Million), planning, and operations responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, innovation, vision, and creativity in previous and current positions.
• Extensive nonprofit experience either as a volunteer or governing board member or in a staff leadership role; proven track record in the nonprofit sector and demonstrated passion for Make-A­ Wish® and/or children's issues.
• Ability to see the big picture of Make-A-Wish® and bring an appreciation of managing a complex organization.
• Demonstrated collaborator who has experience working effectively and achieving results with all levels of an organization; team orientation and experience building appropriate partnerships with Board, committees, staff, volunteers, other Make-A-Wish® chapters, and the public.
• Demonstrated track record in recruiting, developing and retaining top talent.
• Bachelor degree in business, marketing, communications or related field; MBA a plus.

COMPENSATION:

A competitive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate that includes a strong base salary, a performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

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