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Job description
Overview
Position Summary The Washington State, Idaho and Alaska Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Washington State, Idaho and Alaska Chapters. This includes oversight for community engagement, volunteerism, staff, revenue generation, program delivery, as well as growth and delivery of the Association’s mission. The Chapter Executive plays a key role in support of the Association’s strategic plan by serving as the staff partner to the Washington State, Idaho and Alaska Chapter Board of leadership volunteers and is responsible for elevating full mission awareness of the disease, Association and resources in their community. The position is located in Washington State and reports to the Territory Vice President for the West Territory.
Responsibilities
Build and coach a team of staff and volunteer leaders to support the Association’s strategic plan
Drive significant growth in fundraising, program delivery and strategic plan KPI’s, while managing to the budget approved for an assigned territory.
Lead revenue opportunities including the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Do What You Love®, and other Association events, including Gala, to achieve the Chapter’s goals and objectives. In regard to these revenue areas the Chapter Executive will follow and hold all chapters accountable to best practices including timeline and benchmarks for each of the campaigns
Recruit and partner with executive level volunteers to include a local community board
Drive engagement with volunteers, partners and companies across the community
Accountable to revenue targets and executes a portfolio of community-based volunteer powered events.
Accountable for increased reach through volunteer powered care and support programs
Support mission activities to advance research and expand concern and awareness
Accountable for managing program and revenue community expense budgets
Identify and cultivate sustainable corporate and community partnerships to achieve organizational revenue goals
Elevate full mission awareness of the disease, the Association and resources in the community
Act as a spokesperson in the Chapter's markets in support of the Association's efforts in leading and investing in global research and its translation and implementation to improve clinical care and equitable health outcomes
Lead community mobilization of volunteers, partners and companies in support of the Association’s full mission
Build relationships with community influencers and with corporate and community organizations to drive increased engagement.
Develop effective and professional relationships with internal and external key contacts
Recruit, interact and work with community and business leaders
Effectively communicate as a community spokesperson along with key leadership volunteers
Grow mission-driven partnerships with organizations serving underserved and underrepresented communities including, but not limited to: businesses, chambers, community-based organizations, faith communities, academic institutions, and social service organizations
Partner with donor advisors on identifying potential major donors
Support public policy priorities on the state and federal level by engaging local volunteer advocates
Lead state advocacy staff as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
At least 8 years of senior, non-profit management experience; minimum 5 years of mass-market special event fundraising, volunteer recruitment experience and preferably proven sales experience
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Has proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills that drive mission outcomes
Inspires and empowers staff and volunteer teams to drive outcomes
Experience in recruiting and developing corporate and community partnerships
Is effective at recruiting, organizing and leading staff, volunteers and organizations
Has experience in engaging and mobilizing multicultural and underserved communities
Is optimistic and cultivates an accomplished team with a proven track record of exceeding goals
Work collaboratively with state, territory and home office leaders
Has the ability to be an agile leader to anticipate and overcome barriers to implement strategic plan priorities.
Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
Possess passion for the cause, integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven attitude, and be self-directed.
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time (most travel will be local)
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to reliable vehicle
Proven experience leading a similar Voluntary Health Association (VHA) of size and scale or proven sales experience and background
Mass market special event fundraising experience
Community mobilization and/or volunteer recruitment and management experience
Effective communicator and experience as a community spokesperson.
Proven success in collaboration and leadership
History of identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining staff and volunteers, building alignment and achieving goals around the strategic priorities
Proven ability to lead implementation across a spectrum of cross-functional initiatives
Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
Superior management skills with ability to troubleshoot, resolve differences, and ability to gain wide-spread support in the course of managing projects.
Experience interpreting analytics, monitoring results, taking corrective actions, and creating productivity enhancements
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to the assigned territory by car (most travel will be local)
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Position Details
Title: Chapter Executive
Position Location: Washington State – West Territory
Full time
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 313
Salary: The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $225,000–$250,000
Reports To: Territory Vice President
Who We Are
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia—by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This momentum is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to dementia research. We are a network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States making a difference every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.
We invite qualified applicants to explore this opportunity. Visit to learn more about us. We are committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) are eligible for additional benefits. Information on benefits can be found on the provided site link.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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