Executive Director Look Good Feel Better

Personal Care Products Council•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and public representative of the organization, providing strategic, operational, and financial leadership to advance its mission in supporting cancer patients and survivors during treatment and recovery. Reporting to the Personal Care Products Council President and CEO and the Look Good Feel Better Foundation Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for overall organizational management, performance, sustainability, and impact. This role blends visionary leadership with hands-on management in an established, growing, mission-driven charitable nonprofit environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization, or within a corporate or consulting environment.
Experience in corporate social responsibility, corporate foundations, or managing partnerships with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations is highly desirable.
Demonstrated success managing relationships with C-suite executives, senior-level donors, and Boards of Directors with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Proven track record overseeing organizational budgets in the $2–5 million range, with strong financial stewardship.
Extensive fundraising and business development experience, including corporate partnerships, events, grants, and individual giving.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders; experience serving as a primary organizational spokesperson.
Collaborative, adaptable leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on execution.
Strategic and creative thinker with strong operational and financial acumen.
Demonstrated commitment to health equity, community-centered approaches, nonprofit values, and alignment with the Look Good Feel Better Foundation mission.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field; advanced degree or nonprofit certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology/cancer care and support, women’s health, health and wellness, or the beauty industry is strongly preferred.
Experience working with or leading a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Board of Directors and mentoring staff.
Knowledge of the beauty industry, cancer care and health systems, community health, and public health education and preventive care.
Advanced project management capabilities.
Strong creative and strategic thinking skills, with an eye for high-quality design and execution (e.g., events, branding, visual communications).

Responsibilities

Partner with the PCPC President/CEO and Board of Directors to set and execute a clear strategic vision aligned with the Look Good Feel Better mission, values, and long-term goals.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.
Monitor trends in beauty, health and wellness, oncology and survivorship, and public health to ensure program support services remain relevant and impactful.
Lead the Look Good Feel Better 26-country, licensed Global Affiliate network.
Oversee a $1.8 - 2M annual budget, ensuring sound fiscal management, transparency, and compliance with 501(c)(3) nonprofit best practices.
Supervise financial planning and forecasting and cash-flow management in collaboration with PCPC CFO.
Diversify and grow revenue through fundraising, partnerships, events, grants, corporate and individual giving, and other fundraising vehicles to ensure long-term sustainability.
Serve as a lead fundraiser, cultivating and stewarding relationships with beauty industry and other donors, foundations, corporate partners, oncology health care organizations, and public health organizations.
Work closely with the Board to engage PCPC members, beauty industry companies and employees in fundraising and ambassadorial roles.
Function as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the organization, including with media, corporate supporters, the beauty industry, the oncology treatment and health care provider community, the health and wellness sector, and local community organizations.
Ensure high-quality implementation and evaluation of Look Good Feel Better programming aligned with the organization’s mission.
Use data and outcomes to assess program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.
Foster partnerships that expand reach, awareness, referrals and deepen impact, and strengthen beauty industry, consumer, oncology sector, and community trust and reputation.
Steward relationships, growth, and alignment of the Look Good Feel Better 26-country licensed Global Affiliate network.
Lead, mentor, and support a six-person team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture.
Oversee human resources functions including staffing, performance management, professional development, and compliance (in collaboration with PCPC Human Resources Director).
Ensure effective internal systems, policies, and procedures that support accountability and efficiency.
Maintain a strong, transparent partnership with the Board of Directors.
Support board engagement, governance best practices, and committee work.
Provide timely and accurate information to support informed board decision-making.