Area Director, Michigan

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention • Clay Township, MI

11h • $68,700 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for implementing AFSP’s fundraising and program initiatives within assigned market area and working with chapter(s) in or around service area.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in non profit program delivery and peer to peer special event fundraising
• Experience using general office technology; Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills required
• Strong public speaking skills
• Uphold and exhibit the agency’s Core Values.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule and have regular attendance at the workplace.
• All other work-related duties as assigned
• Ability to travel as needed to attend work meetings or events
• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
• This role requires you to have a driver’s license and/or the ability to drive across your state(s) to which the role is a steward; must be able to rent vehicle on behalf of AFSP as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• 3+ years’ experience in non profit program delivery and peer to peer special event fundraising

Responsibilities

• Implement AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks and other approved fundraising within the assigned market, including additional fundraising events
• Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including survivor programs, education programs and awareness initiatives
• Responsible for development and support of the Chapter board and committees within the market
• In conjunction with Chapter Boards develop business plan and budget for assigned market area
• Responsible for volunteer management, including recruiting, training, assigning and recognizing volunteers within assigned market area
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote AFSP’s message, build support for our mission and increase involvement in AFSP events and programs
• Work with media to publicize AFSP events and mission and to heighten public awareness and reach fundraising goals
• Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on accounts payable and receivables
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• 22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year)
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment
• Flexible Summer Fridays
• 11 Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed