Executive Director

American Lung Association • Greenwood Village, CO

9d • $108,200 - $121,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director leads the American Lung Association’s local market fundraising and mission activities as a member of the Development department. The role is responsible for implementing fundraising initiatives, developing the market’s revenue-generating capacity, and creating an environment where staff and volunteers work together to meet organizational strategic imperatives. As lead fundraiser and lead staff member in the market, the Executive Director is accountable for revenue goals across special events, corporate development, and individual giving, with an emphasis on unrestricted revenue. The position also recruits and engages senior volunteers, builds community relationships, and fosters collaboration among local staff. The position is based at the American Lung Association’s Greenwood Village, Colorado office and uses a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Non-Profit Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least eight years of nonprofit management experience with a successful record of generating revenue through peer-to-peer special events and corporate development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to leverage relationships and negotiate agreements successfully.
• Proven supervisory, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Strong experience in volunteer recruitment and engagement.
• Ability to meet the American Lung Association’s standards of excellence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a nationwide team and build a strong working relationship between the market and National office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequently changing deadlines with adaptability.
• Proactive, service-oriented approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation; ability to travel within the assigned area 50% of the time for meetings and conferences, with some overnight travel required.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds of event supplies.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, thorough understanding of information technology, and ability to use e-commerce and database platforms.
• Employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with individual donors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts and oversee unrestricted revenue goals for special events, individual giving, and corporate giving.
• Meet or exceed fiscal unrestricted revenue goals.
• Ensure effective implementation of fundraising activities, including signature events and cause campaigns, using proven nationwide practices.
• Directly manage, hire, train, and evaluate local fundraising staff; support their development and performance against market revenue goals.
• Develop, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of local corporate prospects, particularly for event sponsorship and cause-related marketing.
• In coordination with the Nationwide Individual Giving Team, develop, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of individuals for mid-level, major, and planned gifts.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy among market staff and volunteers and support volunteer fundraisers.
• Assess market performance and potential and work with the Division Vice President on plans for revenue growth and mission delivery.
• Identify corporate relationships for potential multi-region or nationwide engagement.
• Build sustained relationships with business leaders, donors, event participants, government officials, media members, and community leaders.
• Work with the Board Chair and Vice Chair to foster philanthropy among volunteer leadership.
• Recruit and engage a market Leadership Board of 12–18 members and track revenue raised through board members against organizational standards.
• Serve as staff lead to the Leadership Board, providing guidance, support, materials, reports, and assistance with annual work plans and board development.
• Work with the Division Vice President to conduct an annual analysis of Board performance.
• Recruit corporate leaders to chair event committees and, with the local Development Team, support and manage committees for each signature event.
• Serve as the market’s first point of contact for constituents, media, and the public, coordinating responses to inquiries about the Association’s mission.
• Work with the Mission Team to cultivate community relationships.
• Provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative environment for staff and volunteers and foster strong working relationships between Mission and Development teams.
• Manage the market within its approved budget, maximizing resource utilization and maintaining a positive financial position.
• Provide reports to the Division Vice President, including at least monthly revenue forecasts.
• Participate in training and encourage the Las Vegas market team to participate in training opportunities.
• Participate in regional and/or national work teams to improve Development outcomes.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Division Vice President.

Benefits

• Paid leave: 10 vacation days in the first year and 15 days thereafter, 2 personal days, 15 sick days per year, and 12 company-paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and supplemental life/AD&D insurance plans.
• Company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive