Area Director

Job description

Job Title

Area Director

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Direct Reports

1

Salary

$60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position Overview

The Area Director is responsible for developing an annual area plan and implementing the plan through overseeing day-to-day operations in local office(s), securing funding for programs and special projects, overseeing programs to ensure program consistency and success, managing local Advisory Board(s) and associated committees, and supervising local office staff. This person also assists and directs Program staff to ensure program consistency and success.

Job Qualifications

Concrete experience in fundraising, including a record of success in expandinga donor base through cultivation and stewardship, grant writing, eventplanning/implementation, and/or board management

Strong talent-building and team-building skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities (IDD)

Strong project management skills

Must travel locally, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends asnecessary to accomplish job responsibilities

Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years relevant experience

Access to an automobile with applicable insurance

Some travel required to National Conferences

Job Duties

Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Fund Development Secure funding for programs and special projectsManage and oversee two key Special EventsCollaborate with State Director to develop and implement a comprehensive local strategy for securing sustainable funding and work with local staff, Advisory Boards, and volunteers on its implementationDevelop and implement major fundraising events to meet revenue goals by working with local event committees while following BBI event committee benchmarks/structureDevelop and implement an annual area plan in local officeEnsure that program participants and staff are appropriately integrated into regional fundraising/awareness effortsCreate brand awareness for Best BuddiesHuman ResourcesMay oversee recruitment, screening, hiring, and training of all local staff in accordance with Best Buddies guidelines and approves all reports, conducts staff evaluations as directed and provides appropriate guidance and motivationWorks with local staff to set realistic and strategic goals, including professional development goals, and holds them accountable for meeting these goalsDevelops performance/behavior improvement plans as needed and researches and provides professional development opportunities and tracks and records progressWorks to inspire and motivate local staff by demonstrating personal commitment and integrity and providing proactive training, support, and recognitionOversees state staff's involvement in HQ initiatives, including merchandise sales, national conferences, special events, and awareness campaignsOperations Manage local Advisory Board and associated committeesAssume overall operational management responsibility for all regional fundraising activitiesOversee timely and accurate processing of all revenue and invoices, and maintain accurate records of all donations and donor informationCollaborate with State Director to develop, monitor, and balance the regional budget

Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International's core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.

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Worksite address

cincinnati, OH, 45208, US

Who can apply

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