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TITLE: State Director
REPORTS TO: Area Director
LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement
POSITION PURPOSE:
The State Director is responsible for the day to day overall management of a chapter and to act as a link between the national office and the chapter office in carrying out the programs and objectives of the Foundation. Principle role and responsibilities include financial management, fund development, planning, volunteer development, communications, program, public affairs, human resources, and infrastructure (operations).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit, Develop, lead, retain and manage staff and volunteers.
Oversee fund development and financial management planning.
Develop chapter based goals and objectives and implement plans for same through staff and volunteer participation.
Act as staff liaison for board Chairman on all internal committees and with external local community; Design and/or supervise development and delivery of new programs
Interpret and market the March of Dimes through public relations channels and through production and distribution of March of Dimes resources. Maintain and develop external relationships with media.
Communicate Foundation’s mission and programs with staff, volunteers and community.
Develop strategic fund development and financial development in keeping with chapter needs and in alignment with national strategic and operational priorities.
Maintain a presence with and make presentations to corporate leadership for purposes of fund development and volunteer recruitment and/or support.
Work to achieve and maintain a proactive visible community image, assuring that the March of Dimes is recognized as a valued community agency.
Provide leadership in meetings or programs in health field and in public relations efforts.
Maintain sound relationships within state and local community agencies. Serve as a state/local resource on the needs of babies and mothers.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education
Not-for-profit experience; experience in fundraising, staff management and team development, volunteer recruitment, development and relationship building; strategic and operational planning. Strong communication, problem solving, implementation, planning and organization skills. Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to function in a fast paced environment and deal with multiple priorities
Patricia Berchoff March of Dimes 1775 The Exchange Atlanta, GA 30339 Fax: 301-576-5722 PBerchoff@marchofdimes.com
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