A Great Cause, A Great Career
The March of Dimes has been dedicated to saving babies from birth defects and other infant health problems for more than 60 years. Our cutting edge research, innovative community services, education and advocacy programs help save babies' lives. You can help, too and be a hero for babies.
Join our committed family of 1300 plus employees and more than 3 million volunteers and make a positive impact on the health of babies and on our own future.
Explore a career with the March of Dimes and enjoy challenging work, a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including:
• Medical, dental and life insurance, short and long-term disability plans
• Retirement plan
• Savings plan
• Employee assistance plan and adoption benefit plan
• Liberal paid vacation
• Holiday, sick and personal time
• Business casual dress
POSITION PURPOSE: Organize and manage all activities in the division including volunteer leadership, fundraising, programs, public affairs, and communications.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Personally recruit, develop and support influential volunteer leaders for board and fundraising activities
• Recruit, develop, lead and manage staff
• Plan and implement annual fundraising campaign
• Grow division major gifts income through personal recruitment of large gifts, cultivation and solicitation of community foundations, and recruitment and development of major gifts committee
• Grow division income, performance margin, productivity and profitability through expense reductions and increased revenue
• Secure sponsorship for fundraising events
• Provide organization visibility through public relations and promotional efforts
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education
• Five years experience in fundraising or related field with successful track record of income growth
• Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
NOTE: A credit and criminal background check is required for this position.
MUST send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:
Associate Director of Field Services
March of Dimes, Greater Capital Division
californiajobs@marchofdimes.com
Important: Please reference "Executive Director, San Diego (CL)" in the subject line of the email when responding. Only qualified applicants need apply. Previous applicants need not reapply.
In order to assist us in further assessing your skills and experience please provide responses to the following:
1) How many years experience do you have in fundraising and non-profit?
a. less than 3
b. 3-4
c. 4-5
d. 5 or more
2) How many years experience do you have in volunteer recruitment/ development and working with a board of directors?
a. less than 3
b. 3-4
c. 4-5
d. 5 or more
3. How many years experience do you have in staff management?
a. less than 3
b. 3-4
c. 4-5
d. 5 or more
4. Rate your proficiency level on the following computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Access
PowerPoint and Publisher.
a. no experience
b. minimal
c. moderate
d. proficient in all above programs
e. proficient in all above programs, except_______________
5. How many years experience do you have in event planning?
a. less than 3
b. 3-4
c. 4-5
d. 5 or more
6. Include a one paragraph explanation of how your experience qualifies you for the position.
7. Include your salary requirements. Only applications that include this information will be considered.
Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. For more information please visit
http://www.marchofdimes.com/.
- Location: San Diego
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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