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Work Shift:

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC027828 President’s Office

Summary

The Executive Director of Development – Northwest Arkansas is a direct report to the ChiefDevelopment Officer/Foundation President and serves as a member of the Foundation Leadership Team. In this role, she/he is an active participant developing fundraising strategy for Arkansas Children’s Foundation, and specifically in the NWA region. The Executive Director is responsible for directing the NWA office of ACF. He/She works with Foundation leadership to integrate all programs focused in NWA including Principal, Planned, Major and Annual Gifts. The Executive Director will supervise assigned Foundation staff and is responsible for developing/advancing specific metrics and performance plans that hold each staff member accountable for overall fundraising goals. The Executive Director will maintain a personal portfolio of principal, planned and major gift donors and prospects in the NWA region. In leading her/his team, the Executive Director must possess excellent leadership skills and extraordinary followership skills. She/he will be expected to work with her/his peers in a manner which exhibits strength, purpose, collaboration and understanding. As a member of the Foundation Leadership Team, she/he is expected to give direction and interpret policies for the Foundation staff, as well as be able to think creatively, with the ability to accept a reasonable level of risk, and be open to routine change. She/he may also be called upon to facilitate interdisciplinary planning and problem solving. The Executive Director must have her/his own transportation and be willing to travel routinely throughout the state, including nights and weekends.

Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsibility: Actively supports and advances the Quality Work Plan for improving performance in department/unit and programs for purposes of making ACH better.

• Develops quality improvement processes that include goals and performance targets.
• Leads and supports ongoing activities that promote safe practices and a safe environment.
• Holds self and staff accountable for assigned duties as reflected in performance evaluation processes.

2. Responsibility: Talent Management – Building Effective Teams by attracting highly skilled workers, integrate new staff to their jobs and into the organization, and develops and retains skilled workers to meet current and future business objectives.

• Coordinates a hiring and selection process that is fair and equitable in its evaluation and placement of the most qualified individuals for meeting job-specific and departmental needs.
• Maximizes resources to provide employees with tools, resources and an environment to succeed.
• Maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results
• Implements development plans for employees that will strengthen current and future capabilities and enable them to contribute fully in their job role and the organization.

3. Responsibility: Fiscal Management and Resource Utilization

• Prepares, justifies and administers departmental and program budgets
• Maximizes and manages allocated resources to achieve desired departmental and program results (staffing, space, equipment and supplies).
• Leads strategies to improve financial performance for assigned areas and hospital, including expenses, revenue and productivity.

4. Department and Project Management

• Serves as Executive Director of the Arkansas Children’s Foundation NWA office.
• Coordinates, integrates, directs and leads assigned program areas encompassing a broad scope of responsibilities. Primarily responsible for directing/leading and serving as first line supervisor and mentor to assigned Foundation team members.
• Responsible for developing and advancing specific metrics and performance plans that hold each assigned staff member accountable for overall fundraising goals.
• Maintains a personal portfolio of principal, planned and major gift donors and prospects through the NWA region in coordination with broader programs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the operational and strategic linkage between one segment of the organization with other segments.
• Directs the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental goals and action plans which support the Arkansas Children’s/ACH/ACNW/ACRI/ACF mission, philosophy and strategic plan(s).
• Directs the completion of key responsibilities in a timely manner through effective organization, setting priorities, delegation, and time management skills.
• Contributes to the achievement of Foundation goals in areas with direct line responsibility and in all areas for which he/she can be an influencer of outcomes.
• Coaches frontline fundraising staff in order to implement and achieve fundraising best practices.

5. Leadership.

• Acts as one of the connectors for Arkansas Children’s leadership with the NWA community leadership.
• Creates and manages partnerships in the fundraising and market-driven areas as assigned.
• Represents Arkansas Children’s/ACH/ACNW/ACRI/ACF by actively participating on appropriate committees and community activities.
• Is a key leader of the Foundation, exhibiting the attitude and demonstrating the aptitude for success. Is a key member in the development of the Foundation strategic plan and goals and the successful achievement of goals, targets and outcomes.
• Initiates and facilitates changes to improve donor results and stewardship through effective communication, collaboration and interdisciplinary problem solving.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and the integration of acquired knowledge and skills into practice.
• Demonstrates through attitude and behavior her/his alignment with and support of Foundation values related to trust, commitment and character, accordance with the ACHF Qualities of Team document.
• In Compliance with ACH’s Fleet Management Policy, drives an ACH owned, leased, or personal vehicles frequently in the performance of essential job functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Required – Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university – Field of Study: Non-Profit Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or other similar fields of study.
• Preferred – Master’s degree or equivalent degree (Prefer membership in national and local chapters of AHP, AFP, CASE or PPP.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required – 7 years total experience required, which includes 7 years of development experience
• Preferred – 9 years development experience preferred, including hospital or college development programs. Comprehensive campaign experience preferred
• Preferred – 5 years management experience with responsibility for budget, personnel, and planning experience preferred

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Required – Driver’s License (Class D) with good driving record in Arkansas (Candidate must possesss at time of hire)
• Preferred – Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) (Certification)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Required – Must have the capacity to deal tactfully, diplomatically, confidently and directly with donors, donor prospects, volunteers, employees, medical staff, board and ACHF team members.
• Required – Must be able to motivate, support, and lead volunteers and organizations using persuasion and influence.
• Required – Must be skilled in both oral and written communications.
• Required – Must be able to work with and understand budgeting/expense management.
• Required – Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, multiple project environment, while paying keen attention to details.
• Required – Must set an example of timeliness and diligence, exhibiting a strong work ethic, preferring completion of tasks to hours of the job.
• Required – Must have the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity.
• Required – When asked to lead, must have the ability to develop the team and build consensus.
• Required – When not the leader, must be a willing, able and enthusiastic team member.
• Required – Must be able to work well with people, evidencing respect and dignity for all.
• Required – Must demonstrate capacity and enthusiasm for taking on additional tasks.
• Required – Appearance must be highly professional, exhibiting good taste and judgment in dress.
• Required – Must have a strong record of fundraising success.
• Required – Must have own transportation and be willing to travel routinely throughout the state, including nights and weekends.