Executive Director

Caring Community Foundation Executive Director 

The Caring Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients treated in North Carolina.  We support basic financial needs by aiding with rent, utilities, transportation or other expenses that become difficult to manage during cancer treatment.  The organization was established in 2001 by a local breast cancer survivor who wanted to demonstrate her gratitude for the outpouring of community and family support she received during her own treatment.  The organization's "Pay-It-Forward" philosophy drives our mission and impacts everything we do. 

The Executive Director is the key management leader and sole employee of the Caring Community Foundation. S/he will have overall responsibility for the fundraising, administration, financial management, operations, programs and strategic planning of the organization. Other key duties include engagement, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.  This is a “hands-on” position for someone with great attention to detail, ability to engage donors, sponsors, and volunteers, and a passion for helping others.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Board Governance and strategy (20%):  

• Lead CCF in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors 
• Communicate effectively with the Board and provide, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions 
• Plan, organize and oversee regular board meetings as well as ensure support to Board sub-committees 
• Support review and selection of new Board members and provide appropriate on-boarding
• Coordinate strategic planning activities to ensure that CCF can successfully fulfill its mission into the future 

Financial Performance and Fundraising (50%):  

• With Board approval, develop annual and 3-year strategic fundraising plans that forecasts year-on-year revenue growth, inclusive of benchmarks and stretch goals
• Expand the donor pipeline and fundraise through events and also generate non-event revenue (e.g., grants, corporate or private donations, sponsorships, etc.)
• Work with the Board to ensure fiscal integrity of CCF, to include annual budget construction and management, monthly financial statements, tax records, etc. 
• Assume responsibility for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position 
• Coordinate overall Pay It Forward fundraising event planning with Board, volunteers, and possible event chair 
• Ensure that the allocation of patient funds is handled appropriately and paid efficiently 

Organizational Operations (30%).  

• Provide effective administration and coordination of all CCF operations 
• Provide oversight and coordination of volunteers 
• Sign all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization 
• Oversee processes to track progress to budget and plan
• Ensure compliance with all applicable non-profit regulations and tax guidance
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence (newsletters, email blasts, social media, website content, etc.) to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand 
• Enhance CCF’s visibility in the community, to include working closely with other professional, civic, commercial, and private organizations
• Engage volunteers to assist in operational processes 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, communications, nonprofit management or related field
• At least 5 years of successful non-profit management experience
• Proven ability to plan strategically and execute Board-approved strategies 
• Documented fund-raising success
• Excellent leadership skills with documented ability to engage with and motivate Board members, volunteers, sponsors, and donors   
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders  
• Previous experience with donor database systems
• Ability to understand data outputs to inform future planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project acumen
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning 
• Ability to work independently, but also collaboratively with diverse groups of people 
• Prior grant writing experience is a plus