Executive Director

Executive Director

Position Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPETENCIES

Passion for Mission

• Communicates a real passion for the Save One Life mission and/or children’s issues

• Finds joy in a nonprofit role and shares that uplifting attitude with stakeholders

• Creates internal and external advocates for the mission

• Able to travel and relate to partners and beneficiaries in developing countries

Strategic Thinker and Leader

• Focuses key stakeholders on mission critical long-term initiatives through effective strategic planning

• Challenges and inspires the organization to consider the “big” picture

• In conjunction with stakeholders, translates strategies into concrete action plans

• Executes short- and long-term plans and uses tangible metrics to ensure success

• Possesses contextual intelligence and balances strategy, execution, and accountability

• Develops and executes a comprehensive strategic plan in partnership with the staff and board of directors

Fundraising/Development Expertise

• Demonstrated development/fundraising or client development experience

• Entrepreneurial thinker who is creative about raising money

• Courageous about making big “asks”

• Experience creating partnerships with external constituents

• Develops and executes on initiatives with corporations and individuals that are mutually beneficial

• Manages donor stewardship and identifies new opportunities

• Provides oversight to fundraising and marketing initiatives/events/activities

Outstanding People Skills

• Articulate communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills

• Team-oriented: the mission, rather than an individual, is the priority

• Ability to build relationships and effectively work with multiple stakeholder groups

(e.g., families, employees, volunteers, media, donors, beneficiaries)

• Values constituents and creates meaningful opportunities to engage all stakeholders

• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment

Board Experience

• Builds an effective, powerful, high-impact board and develops strong relationships

• Measures board members’ success and provides effective feedback for accountability

• Demonstrated experience working with a Board of Directors and key business leaders.

•Ability to successfully promote Save One Life to potential board members and engage them in the mission

Financial Management

• Sets financial goals and holds the team accountable for specific results

• Transparency: shares information across the organization and with the board

• Operates in a business-like/professional setting

•Provides oversight for operational, programming and fiscal management

Organizational Leadership

• Develops the full potential of skill sets into capable executives and leaders by

creating personal development programs and measuring success

• Creates real opportunities for intellectual and role advancement for the team

• Ensures that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.

• Implements effective succession planning for the ED role and other key

positions

• Courageous, confident and decisive – builds consensus and makes tough decisions

• Leads via influence and shares leadership by empowering team members

• Sets the tone and leads the team to create a positive and inclusive culture

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess the following professional and personal attributes:

• A leader with a passion for the mission - a leader who leads from the heart and is a champion of this work

• A proven track record of fundraising and identification of new sources of revenue

• A proven people leader – someone who has led teams; mentor of staff who can develop and maintain a positive organizational culture

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or advanced training in business, finance, nonprofit management, or related field preferred

*Experience working with the bleeding disorders community preferred but not required

• Minimum of seven (7) years of senior level experience in nonprofit leadership including strength in: Fundraising, Operations, Board Governance, and Organizational Leadership

• A strong communicator who is comfortable being the face of the organization locally and globally

• An equity minded leader who brings an understanding of diversity, equity, cultural sensitivity, and inclusion to ensure greater engagement with diverse communities

• A strategic, growth-oriented leader who can also plan and execute short-term objectives in pursuit of a long-term vision and create action plans that yield results

• A hands-on leader not averse to “getting their hands dirty” in diverse operational tasks, international travel to developing countries, and being relatable to those we serve

• Proven experience working with nonprofit boards; highly skilled at identifying, recruiting, and engaging board members, donors, volunteers, and community members

• Personal ethics and integrity that reflect positively on the mission and the organization; a passionate and convincing champion for the mission who is involved in and respected in the nonprofit community