Regional CEO, MA Region - Dedham, MA

American Red Cross • Dedham, MA

3d • $248,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional CEO for our Massachusetts Region. The Massachusetts Region serves the 6.9 million residents of the 351 cities and towns of Massachusetts. This position is located at the regional headquarters in Dedham, MA. Knowledge or familiarity with the state and key stakeholders is a significant advantage. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role. The Regional CEO is accountable for achieving core mission delivery, including performance targets in mission, fundraising, communications/marketing, volunteer services, and operational management, as well as supporting blood donor sponsorships and recruitment. They also act as the public face of the American Red Cross for various community initiatives, the media, donors, biomedical initiatives, blood sponsors, and their communities. The Regional Executive leads a team of regional functional officers and Executive Directors. The Regional CEO is the primary supervisor of the regional functional officers and Executive Directors and collaborates in a matrix system with division leadership to ensure organizational programs are executed. The Regional Executive works with Executive Directors in chapter territories to develop and engage volunteer boards and community volunteer leadership. A key expectation is to build a diverse and engaged regional employee and volunteer workforce that is representative of the communities served and upholds the core values of the American Red Cross. This position is very external-facing, requiring demonstrated experience in building relationships with key external stakeholders, serving as the face of an organization, and possessing fund development skills. The salary range for this position in Massachusetts is $248,000 - $260,000, plus an excellent incentive plan. American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location where the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may influence the final salary include specific skills, years of experience, and comparisons to current employees in similar roles.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years’ related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector in business, sales or corporate administration.
• Proven track record in raising significant financial resources.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities.
• Shape, lead, motivate and develop leadership teams.
• Work on a diverse team of Executives.
• Demonstrate ability to develop effective work teams and build consensus within the organization and community.
• Exercise good and timely judgments in complex situations.
• Possess strong communication and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Proven track record in raising significant financial resources.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Travel within communities served and region, occasionally division.
• May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.
• May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
• Demonstrated experience with building relationships with key external stakeholders, being the face of an organization, as well as fund development skills.
• Proven success in driving large-scale revenue goals (total revenue will be $15M or more).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or nonprofit management.
• Knowledge/familiarity with the state and key stakeholders is a huge plus.
• In-depth knowledge of the region
• Established contacts with funders, community partners, elected officials

Responsibilities

• Achieving core mission delivery including performance targets in mission, fundraising, communications/marketing, volunteer services, operational management and supporting blood donor sponsorships and recruitment.
• Serving as the face of the American Red Cross for various community initiatives; the media, donors, biomedical initiatives, blood sponsors and their communities.
• Leading a team of regional functional officers and Executive Directors.
• Providing support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
• Performing all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
• Building and cultivating strong external relationships with key organizations and community leaders, including donors, blood sponsors, governments, corporations, civic organizations, military, and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies.
• Ensuring strong visibility for the American Red Cross in the regional jurisdiction.
• Increasing and leveraging community awareness and commitment to the American Red Cross by being an active community participant.
• Ensuring regular local media and social media communications regarding all Red Cross services and regional/national activities, consistent with regional/national communication strategies.
• Building a strong collaborative environment across all lines of service and business units in the region to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission.
• Providing leadership and strategy for improved performance.
• Ensuring that community needs are communicated to the lines of services and business units and that the American Red Cross programs and capacity needs are communicated to the community.
• Building regional capacity for service delivery in all lines of service through program development and the engagement and retention of volunteers and partners.
• Ensuring consistent, responsive, and timely delivery of high-quality services throughout the region.
• Ensuring youth and young adults are engaged through a network of Red Cross Clubs which are integrated into the service delivery plans.
• Serving roles in coordination with national response operations.
• Overseeing Board Members and Community Volunteer Leaders within an assigned region or geographic area.
• Building and guiding activities of Chapter Boards, ensuring diversity of board leadership, representation of major organizations and community leaders, and maintaining board committees that support the mission through advocacy, fundraising and service delivery.
• Leading and supporting the selection and engagement of diverse Community Volunteer Leaders who further the Red Cross mission in assigned geographic areas.
• Recruiting, training, engaging, and rewarding volunteers and treating all clients, volunteers, guests, and other employees in a courteous and respectful manner, while maintaining a cooperative culture.
• Working with a volunteer partner to ensure key volunteers are utilized to create depth within the function.
• Delivery of overall targets/goals of the Region including service delivery, workforce engagement, biomed support, revenue, and expense.
• Maintaining compliance with corporate governance, policies, and governmental regulations.
• Ensuring sound financial management and public accountability for contributions, income, expense, and all Red Cross assets.
• Providing leadership and management of assigned staff, delivering Red Cross programs and services and upholding the core values of the organization.
• Achieving fundraising goals across their Region in conjunction with the Division Fundraising Vice President (DFVP).
• Co-leading key regional staff and goals with the DFVP.
• Actively participating in developing fundraising strategies and fundraising efforts to grow financial resources within the Region.
• Recruit, train, engage, and reward volunteers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

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