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Director | American Diabetes Association | Decatur, IL
Take Your Career On A Mission!
Our employees like working at the American Diabetes Association because
of our opportunities, inclusive environment, benefits and culture. They
remain employees because they are passionate about our mission.
Experience the gratification of knowing your work impacts, the
well-being of millions of people both directly and indirectly affected
by diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking an experienced
Director to lead our staff and volunteer team in the Greater Illinois
area. Position is based in Decatur with significant time spent in
Springfield. The Director is responsible for overall leadership,
strategy implementation, planning and oversight of all programs, events
and volunteer development within the service area.
Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of planning and
executing cost effective special events that have raised 5 figures or
more. The Director is responsible for recruitment and management
of local staff team of four. Candidates will also have proven experience
working with volunteers, corporate decision makers and major
donors. Strong presentation skills, oral and written are
required. Must know how to gain commitment, confirm mutual
understandings and recruit and manage volunteer participation to
successful outcomes. Exemplary attention to detail and ability to
manage multiple activities is necessary. Strong organizational
skills, analytical decision making, financial acumen, and creativity
required.
Position also requires skills for community outreach and developing
corporate partnerships to generate revenue. The selected candidate
will be responsible for hands on responsibility of key fund raising
activities. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of the market,
possess the ability to expand ADA's sphere of influence and have
demonstrated success in leading and coaching small teams in a
results-oriented, fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include
building the Volunteer Leadership Board, developing corporate
relationships and engaging community volunteers and staff to plan and
execute special events and community outreach initiatives. The
successful candidate will have experience in identifying and nurturing
donors leading to successful major gift solicitation.
The Director is responsible for participating in the strategic planning
process, managing an operating budget of $800,000 + and collaborating
with teams on divisional and national levels (major gifts, corporate
development and advocacy).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5-7 (small) 7-10 (large) years of progressive management
experience in similar non-profit organizations supervising staff
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with
an ability to interact effectively with volunteers across diverse
geographic and socio-economic backgrounds
- Must have access to a car as frequent travel is required
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
When you join us, you can expect competitive salaries, comprehensive
benefit programs, and a true focus on work-life balance. You can find
all of this in an environment that promotes inclusion. Are you ready to
take your career on a mission?
An equal opportunity employer.
Cure * Care * Commitment
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://americandiabetesassociation.contacthr.com/12591648
or submit your resume and salary requirements through our homepage at
http://careers.hodes.com/ada/apply_online_1.asp?jobid=1469256
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