Executive Director

Alzheimer's Association Careers•San Jose, CA

20d•$240,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Northern California Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Northern California Chapter. This includes oversight for community engagement, volunteerism, staff, revenue generation, program delivery, as well as growth and delivery of the Association’s mission. The Chapter Executive plays a key role in support of the Association’s strategic plan by serving as the staff partner to the Northern California Chapter Board of leadership volunteers and is responsible for elevating full mission awareness of the disease, Association and resources in their community. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience required
At least 8 years of senior, non-profit management experience
Minimum 5 years of mass-market special event fundraising, volunteer recruitment experience
Proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to reliable vehicle
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Proven sales experience

Responsibilities

Build and coach a team of staff and volunteer leaders to support the Association’s strategic plan
Drive significant growth in fundraising, program delivery and strategic plan KPI’s, while managing to the budget approved for an assigned territory.
Lead revenue opportunities including the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Do What You Love®, and other Association events, including Gala, to achieve the Chapter’s goals and objectives.
Recruit and partner with executive level volunteers to include a local community board
Drive engagement with volunteers, partners and companies across the community
Accountable to revenue targets and executes a portfolio of community-based volunteer powered events.
Accountable for increased reach through volunteer powered care and support programs
Support mission activities to advance research and expand concern and awareness
Accountable for managing program and revenue community expense budgets
Identify and cultivate sustainable corporate and community partnerships to achieve organizational revenue goals
Elevate full mission awareness of the disease, the Association and resources in the community
Act as a spokesperson in the Chapter's markets in support of the Association's efforts in leading and investing in global research and its translation and implementation to improve clinical care and equitable health outcomes
Lead community mobilization of volunteers, partners and companies in support of the Association’s full mission
Build relationships with community influencers and with corporate and community organizations to drive increased engagement.
Develop effective and professional relationships with internal and external key contacts
Recruit, interact and work with community and business leaders
Effectively communicate as a community spokesperson along with key leadership volunteers
Grow mission-driven partnerships with organizations serving underserved and underrepresented communities including, but not limited to: businesses, chambers, community-based organizations, faith communities, academic institutions, and social service organizations
Partner with donor advisors on identifying potential major donors
Support public policy priorities on the state and federal level by engaging local volunteer advocates
Lead state advocacy staff as appropriate