Executive Director
Drives the American Red Cross mission by providing strategic leadership, overseeing program delivery, and ensuring the effective implementation of services
Develops fundraising strategies to secure financial resources, cultivates strong relationships with donors, and represents the Red Cross in public forums
Ensures operational efficiency, manages budgets and resources effectively, and fosters a culture of collaboration to maximize the impact of initiatives
Overview
The Executive Director for the American Red Cross in South Carolina is a vital leadership position responsible for driving the organization's mission and impact across the entire state. This role demands a dynamic and strategic leader who can effectively oversee fundraising, program delivery, community engagement, and operational management. The Executive Director serves as the face of the Red Cross in South Carolina, building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, government officials, and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Mission Delivery:
Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the Red Cross mission throughout South Carolina, aligning with national organizational goals.
Oversee the delivery of Red Cross programs and services, ensuring they meet the needs of the community.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to maximize impact.
Fundraising and Development:
Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure financial resources from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, identifying opportunities for increased support.
Lead fundraising campaigns and events, ensuring they are successful in meeting financial goals.
Community Engagement and Public Relations:
Serve as the public face of the Red Cross in South Carolina, representing the organization at community events and public forums.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, government officials, and partner organizations.
Promote awareness of Red Cross programs and services, educating the public about the organization's mission.
Operational Management:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Red Cross in South Carolina, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
Manage budgets and financial resources, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Volunteer Management:
Build and lead a robust volunteer network, recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to support Red Cross programs and services.
Foster a culture of volunteerism, recognizing and appreciating the contributions of volunteers.
Ensure that volunteers are placed in positions that best utilize their skills.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Significant experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or related fields.
Proven track record of success in leadership roles.
Strong fundraising and development skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Knowledge of disaster preparedness and response principles.
Company Culture and Impact
The American Red Cross is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and providing assistance to those in need. The Executive Director plays a crucial role in fulfilling this mission at the state level, ensuring that the Red Cross effectively serves the communities of South Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others and contribute to a vital organization.
VP of Advancement
Leads all fundraising and development activities, creating and implementing a comprehensive strategy encompassing major gifts, grants, etc.
Cultivates and stewards donor relationships, building a robust pipeline and soliciting support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
Manages the fundraising budget, collaborates with the Board on initiatives, and oversees fundraising events and grant writing, and potentially leads a team
About the Company
JUMPSTART is a national prison ministry dedicated to transforming lives through the power of Christ. With a proven track record of reducing recidivism and fostering rehabilitation, our organization provides essential programs and services to incarcerated individuals and their families. Presently approved to serve in six (6) states, (SC, NC, GA, OH, FL and TX) the organization has a desire to serve God, by serving more men and women, by bringing its proven program to more locations in our nation.
We believe that with Christ, anyone's future can be greater than their past. Our goal is to help people prepare for success upon release and to begin transforming their lives while still incarcerated. Thousands of men and women have successfully completed our 40-week faith and character-based curriculum while still incarcerated. Thousands have been released back to society with an exceptional success rate of staying out of prison, in stark contrast to national statistics.
About the Job
The Vice President of Advancement is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of fundraising and development. This role will be instrumental in securing the financial resources necessary to expand our mission and impact. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and experienced fundraising professional with a deep commitment to our organization's Christian mission and values.
Responsibilities
Player Coach/Team Leadership: Initially, this position will be hands-on raising funds. The future may dictate this individual will be involved in recruiting, hiring, and leading a high-performing fundraising team, providing mentorship, coaching, and strategic guidance
Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants
Donor Relations: Cultivate, steward, and solicit major donors, foundations, and corporations. Build strong relationships with donors and maintain a robust donor pipeline
Financial Management: Oversee the organization's fundraising budget and ensure financial accountability
Board Engagement: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and execute fundraising initiatives
Event Planning: Organize and execute fundraising events and donor appreciation events
Grant Writing: Identify and pursue grant opportunities, writing compelling proposals to secure funding
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Has a list of contacts you would be excited to contact to share what God is doing through JUMPSTART to transform the lives of volunteers and program participants
Minimum of 10 years of experience with a proven track record of success
Strong understanding of fundraising principles and techniques, including major gift cultivation and solicitation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems
A deep commitment to Christian values and a passion for helping individuals transform their lives
Ability to work remotely and travel as needed