Executive Director - Arkansas Chapter

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Little Rock, AR, United States
Full-time

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a highly regarded national voluntary health services agency, is seeking a talented Executive Director for its Arkansas Chapter. The Executive Director will take an entrepreneurial approach to setting strategies and organizing operations to maximize the fundraising potential of this nearly $1.3 million Chapter, with an office in Little Rock and and remote staff in Northwest Arkansas. Candidates should have the ability to bring staff, volunteers and community leaders together to achieve a common goal.

Skills/Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate will have: at least 7 years of non-profit experience directing staff and partnering with volunteer boards, a proven track record of developing corporate partnerships and have a proficiency of applying sales technique to a non-profit setting.
  • The ideal candidate will also display the ability to parlay “the search for a cure” into effective relationship building and fundraising projects. Experience providing strategic direction and practical oversight to a full range of special event fundraising activities such as pledge-based and ticketed events, as well as success with annual fund and major gift programs is essential. Field travel is required and a familiarity with both NW Arkansas and Little Rock communities is valuable.
How to Apply: 

https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=0...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Overview
Headquarters: 
Bethesda, MD, United States
Website: 
cff.org
Founded: 
1957
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Diseases / Disorders
Medical Research
Mission: 

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has 70 chapters and branch offices across the country that work diligently to raise funds to help support the search for a cure. In addition, the Foundation provides funding for and accredits more than 120 CF care centers and 53 affiliate programs nationwide, including more than 100 programs for treating adults with CF. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led to the improved length and quality of life for people with CF. Located at teaching and community hospitals across the country, these care centers offer the best care, treatments and support for those with CF.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 6 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 5 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry: 
Nonprofit