[Hiring] Area Director @American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Role Description

Responsible for implementing AFSP’s fundraising and program initiatives within assigned market area and working with chapter(s) in or around service area.

• Implement AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks and other approved fundraising within the assigned market, including additional fundraising events.
• Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including survivor programs, education programs and awareness initiatives.
• Responsible for development and support of the Chapter board and committees within the market.
• In conjunction with Chapter Boards develop business plan and budget for assigned market area.
• Responsible for volunteer management, including recruiting, training, assigning and recognizing volunteers within assigned market area.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote AFSP’s message, build support for our mission and increase involvement in AFSP events and programs.
• Work with media to publicize AFSP events and mission and to heighten public awareness and reach fundraising goals.
• Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on accounts payable and receivables.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in non profit program delivery and peer to peer special event fundraising.
• Experience using general office technology; Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Uphold and exhibit the agency’s Core Values.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule and have regular attendance at the workplace.
• Ability to travel as needed to attend work meetings or events.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $68,700 - 75,000.
• 22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year).
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance.
• 10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment.
• Flexible Summer Fridays.
• 11 Holidays.

Working Environment

Role will be fully remote, work from home unless required to appear in person to deliver programming or for other assigned events or conferences. Travel is required. Must reside in service territory.