Executive Director - Pacific Northwest Region

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society•Seattle, WA

4d•$175,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of a mission-centric, locally delivered, and nationally powered organization, the Region Executive Director leads business decisions and teams to drive regional growth and execute organizational business strategy. The role is accountable for leadership in advancing the mission and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; financial oversight and management; operations management; employee lifecycle management; and volunteer leadership and management in designated markets. The Executive Director serves as an organizational spokesperson, partners across departments to bring the organization’s mission and priorities into market activities, and leads regional strategy and programs that foster an inclusive and equitable culture. The role manages market revenue and P&L, conducts strategic planning, oversees fundraising and business development, and implements operational plans and standards. It also leads staff planning and development, succession planning, and regional volunteer leadership, including management of Region Boards. The position requires weekend and evening work and approximately 50%–75% local travel. Physical demands and work environment are described as minimal and typical of comparable roles.

Requirements

10+ years of progressively responsible related experience, including a minimum of 3 years in senior management.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media, and emerging online channels.
Ability to travel locally approximately 50%–75% of the time.
Availability for weekend and evening work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote understanding of Blood Cancer United’s mission and presence in designated markets as an organizational spokesperson.
Partner with departments and teams to communicate and integrate the organization’s mission, programs, resources, and priorities into market-specific activities.
Lead and integrate regional strategy and programs that support an inclusive and equitable culture representing diverse communities.
Manage overall revenue and P&L responsibility for designated markets and implement organizational financial controls in regional operations.
Conduct annual strategic planning to maximize market potential in support of Territory goals.
Oversee implementation of national peer-to-peer fundraising.
Optimize the revenue portfolio through strategic management of business development and major-gift prospects.
Lead implementation of business operational plans and standards, including contracts, procurement, event management, communications, technology use, business continuity, and risk management.
Oversee market-specific activities to deliver brand-aligned events and initiatives.
Lead staff and team planning, acquisition, engagement, and development.
Coach, develop, and manage regional leaders responsible for sales teams, peer-to-peer fundraising volunteer leadership committees, and business development and advancement relationships.
Lead regional succession planning, including identifying development and internal mobility opportunities to build the leadership bench.
Provide leadership and direction to staff and volunteer leaders in developing and implementing operational plans.
Partner with and develop local volunteer leaders as brand ambassadors through strategic goal planning, cultivation, and connections to local high-level community leaders.
Lead and manage Region Boards.