Regional Executive Director

MADD Careers Center•Portland, OR

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Executive Director is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing initiatives that deliver MADD’s core programs and services, secure appropriate funding, and promote MADD’s mission across the assigned states. The role manages state employees and volunteers and works to ensure the effective operation of the multi-state region. This is a remote, work-from-home position, and the selected candidate must reside in the general Portland area. The stated annual salary is $110,000. The Regional Executive Director works with a Regional Advisory Board, staff, volunteers, funders, legislators, and MADD departments to develop strategy, build organizational capacity, provide victim services, promote public awareness, and administer grants. The role also ensures that state and affiliate organizations follow MADD policies, procedures, and applicable grant requirements.

Requirements

Five to seven years of progressively responsible management experience in nonprofit businesses.
At least four years of staff management experience.
At least three to five years of fundraising experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Ability to network and recruit support.
Demonstrated track record in fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
Ability to travel, work a flexible schedule, and respond to emergency situations.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a high-volume environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas clearly, logically, and concisely using appropriate English grammar.
Comfort with public speaking.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve issues and remain composed and professional amid changing or competing priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines, follow instructions, and accept direction on assignments.
Strong work ethic and ability to maintain a high activity level.
Exceptional internal and external customer-service orientation.
Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and familiarity with entering data into online systems.
Basic record-keeping and math skills.
Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational standards in job-related activities, at work, and in the community.
Ability to maintain workplace confidentiality and take ownership and accountability for actions and job responsibilities.
Demonstrated commitment, passion, and compassion for MADD’s mission.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, vision, and management within the area of supervision.
Ability to develop long- and short-term strategies to achieve a vision and communicate them to inspire support and action.

Responsibilities

Identify, contact, and develop funding sources needed to continue state operations.
Develop corporate, community, and other contacts to increase funding for services and programs; ensure sufficient regional funding and maintain a balanced budget.
Recruit, develop, manage, and sustain a Regional Advisory Board to advance MADD’s mission through a regional strategic plan and implementation of core services and programs based on MADD’s volunteer management model.
Develop strategic capacity-building plans to support future growth of mission objectives in the multi-state region.
Consult with the Marcom Department to ensure accurate MADD messaging by staff and volunteers to the public, media, and outside organizations.
Promote MADD’s mission and initiatives through proactive outreach to the public and elected officials.
Identify areas where victims are underserved and develop and implement programs to ensure services are available there.
Partner with state legislators and the Public Policy Department to prepare recommendations consistent with MADD’s activities.
Supervise grant administration, including funder liaison and reporting, achievement of annual grant objectives, program development, and fiscal management for each state in the region.
Recruit, train, develop, and provide leadership to employees and volunteers.
Set goals and objectives and ensure programs, services, and grants are implemented and managed efficiently, effectively, and professionally; ensure employees understand and are accountable for meeting those goals and objectives.
Ensure state and affiliate organizations in the multi-state region comply with MADD policies, procedures, and operational regulations, including grant requirements and guidelines.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage, eligible within the first 30–45 days.
Retirement 403(b) plan with employer matching.
Four weeks of accrued vacation.
12 paid holidays per calendar year.
Up to three floating holidays per calendar year.
Paid sick time.
Modified tuition reimbursement.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Employer-covered basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
FSA and HRA.
Employee Assistance Program.