Job Description

The Executive Director (ED) for Chicago provides community development and leadership for a defined geographic market area with accountability for a minimum million-dollar annual revenue target. Responsible for profit and loss management and operational excellence to ensure ROI targets are achieved. Responsible for managing development staff and leading a market-based volunteer Komen Leadership Council engaged in fundraising to support and grow the Komen community.

The ED is a player-coach that leads by example, modeling outstanding, results-producing fundraising strategies and tactics; supportive relationships with internal staff, Komen Leadership Council members, volunteers, and external constituents resulting in strong local geographical communities of supporters engaged to further Komen’s impact .

What You Will Bring to the Table

Provides overall leadership and management for short- and long-term strategies designed to create cost effective and ongoing sources of revenue and community engagement.
Working with the Regional Vice President and State Executive Director, responsible for overall revenue generated within the designated market. Sources of revenue include but are not limited to:

• Komen Leadership Council member recruitment and give/gets.
• Mid-Level and Major Donors
• Foundations
• Corporate Partners
• Third Party Events
• Special Events based on ROI.

Hands on player-coach with staff in the market-level implementation of national and state development and operational strategies, programs and campaigns.
In collaboration with RVP and State Executive Director, establishes annual development plan representing targeted opportunities for donor prospecting, cultivation, retention, upgrade, acknowledgement, and recognition.
Establishes and gains approval of an annual budget and monitors financial expenditures and progress against the budgetary plan and takes appropriate measures to meet top line and bottom-line goals ensuring a high ROI in meeting revenue targets.
Evaluates the revenue growth potential of all development activities and develops appropriate strategies to ensure revenue diversity, stability and growth.
Hands on player-coach in the cultivation and acquisition of major donors, foundation and corporate contributions through donations, grants, sponsorships and material and/or in-kind support.
Leads a market-based Komen Leadership Council comprised of highly engaged, community influencers accountable for driving market fundraising and community engagement goals; recruits, manages relationships and retains highly effective volunteer leaders who can significantly contribute to fundraising.
Working with national in support of the national volunteer program, identify, recruit, train, develop, recognize and retain volunteer leadership at all levels to achieve development initiatives.
Serves as primary staff spokesperson to promote Susan G. Komen and our mission within target market.
Working with national communications team, cultivates productive relationships with the media and various constituent and related groups including professional, educational and political leadership.
Provides leadership in building confidence and a strong working relationship between the community and Susan G. Komen as an organization.
Maintain a working knowledge of the Susan G. Komen mission and programs to promote the local market fundraising initiatives.
Maintains a productive and collaborative relationships with all Komen staff; participates on regional and enterprise projects and committees as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

We Already Know You Will Also Have

7-10 years’ experience in fundraising, special events and team management.
5 years fundraising experience overseeing $1m+ in revenue, through peer to peer fundraising events, major gifts and sponsorship.
Ability to directly lead a team of approximately 1-3 staff within a specific market.
History of being able to raise a minimum of $1 million in revenue, including 1:1 gift asks and corporate partnerships.
Ability to close face to face sales and sponsorships.
Strong volunteer recruitment and management skills and demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to business and social leaders.
Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills.
Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff and leadership volunteers, sponsors, donors and others to engage them toward the achievement of revenue goals.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively speak and present to individuals including high net worth donors, executive corporate management as well as small, mid-size and large groups.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the market and work evenings and weekends as needed.
Familiar with the community and local non-profits.
Must reside in the market being supported.
Bachelor’s Degree: Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship; other equivalencies considered.

Travel requirements required outside of your home office will be up to 30% or more depending on our business needs.

So what’s in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer:

• Competitive salary $80k-$105k, exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, and geographic location.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction.  Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market.  Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all of its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.  Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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