| Job details |
| Job industry : |
Social Services
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| Job segment : |
Other |
| Job role : |
Other |
| Job skill : |
Excellent organizational, writing and public presentation skills |
| Position vacant : |
State Director - Culver City, CA |
| Job location : |
Culver City,
California |
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| Job details |
| Company name : |
Best Buddies International Inc
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| Minimum experience : |
7 years |
| Maximum experience : |
9 years |
| Job type : |
Permanent |
| Gross pay : |
Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : |
May 29, 2008 |
| Job view count : |
166
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| Job description |
| Job description: |
Best Buddies International, an equal opportunity employer, is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. At Best Buddies, we believe that to achieve our goals, the most important element of our strategy is to attract, retain and develop the best and brightest talents.
The State Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to oversee our state offices in California and secure multi-year funding for programs and special projects. S/he identifies and cultivates individual donors, corporations, foundations and government agencies (who have the capacity to provide financial support) and connects the interests or mission of these funding sources with the needs of the organization.
In addition, the State Director oversees all day-to-day operations throughout the state, working with the Headquarters office to maintain consistency of programs throughout the state, developing expansion efforts, and providing assistance and direction to program staff.
Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Develops and manages a state plan and budget, implementing goals and objectives
- Manages the State Advisory Boards in each of our California offices including recruitment, training and retention of all members
- Creates, plans and executes special events with local Advisory Boards
- Manages government grants and contracts to ensure all guidelines are met effectively and on a timely basis
- Identifies, cultivates and develops volunteers capable of making personal commitments and becoming directly involved in the programmatic and fundraising efforts
- Initiates recruitment strategies for Best Buddies programs throughout the state (i.e. e-Buddies, Colleges, Middle Schools, High Schools, Citizens and Jobs)
- Recruits, trains, evaluates and supervises program staff to establish, maintain and expand programs
- Monitors program expansion and maintenance, creates quarterly goals and ensures all reporting requirements are adhered to
- Creates a strong presence and awareness of Best Buddies through public speaking, community involvement, public service announcements, special events and other marketing/media initiatives.
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| Req. candidate profile : |
Candidate profile:
- We are seeking exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong initiative, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and have a strong belief in the Best Buddies mission.
- The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree and at least seven years progressive experience in fund raising.
- S/he will have a consistent record of success in generating at least $500,000 or more annually in gifts from various funding sources.
- S/he will be a confident, strategic thinker with excellent organizational, writing and public presentation skills.
- S/he will have a record of success in expanding the donor base through cultivation and excellent stewardship.
- S/he will be able to articulate and communicate the mission, goals, and activities of Best Buddies with passion and enthusiasm.
- S/he will enjoy the pursuit to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by working diligently to secure financial resources for programs in the state.
- The successful candidate will have superb interpersonal skills, and will be comfortable making direct contact with various funding sources to discuss their interest and commitment.
- S/he will work effectively with colleagues to achieve the overall income goals. S/he will have the highest ethical standards and a deep respect for philanthropy.
- S/he will be flexible, adaptable, and will enjoy working in a fast-paced growth environment.
Miscellaneous:
- Travels as necessary to accomplish above responsibilities
- Handles special projects as assigned
- Works evenings and weekends as necessary to complete assignments
- Attends annual conferences
- Automobile with applicable insurance (specific coverage limits required)
- Must be comfortable interacting and working with people with intellectual disabilities
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| How to apply : |
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
No |
| Telecommute : |
No |
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