Regional Chapter Executive
American Red Cross North Texas Chapter in Dallas, TX

POSITION TITLE: Regional Chapter Executive (RCE)
REPORTS TO: Division Vice President (DVP)

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Chapter Executive provides management leadership for chapters within a region and is accountable for achieving performance targets including meeting fundraising and revenue goals, managing an expense budget, developing and ensuring positive community relationships, partnerships, communications and quality/consistent service delivery outreach. Manages the community resilience programs, working with community partners to ensure that the communities build local capacity to prepare for, prevent, respond and recover from disasters. Ensures that volunteers, youth and young adults are engaged and retained into the service delivery plans. In conjunction with the Division Fundraising Vice President (DFVP), the RCE has primary responsibility across the region for achievement of fundraising goals. Serves as a member of the Division leadership team, supporting and contributing to Division goals and activities. Utilizes the support activities of HR, IT, Finance, Communications and Marketing through a matrix project management system to ensure that all operating units have the necessary resources to execute on their community mission.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fundraising and Fiscal Effectiveness (40%): In conjunction with the Division Fundraising Vice President, is responsible across Region for achievement of fundraising goals. Acts as the chapter's chief fundraiser. Develops and grows financial resources within Region, ensuring adequate and diversified financial resources. Leads and participates in strategies to raise and leverage funds, including working with Regional and Community Chapter Boards. Responsible for delivery of overall targets/goals of the Region including any directly assigned Community Chapters. Responsible for strategic and operational management/oversight of reporting Community Chapter(s) including the effective delivery of services; meeting fundraising, revenue and expense targets; and complying with corporate governance, policies and governmental regulations. Ensures sound financial management and public accountability for contributions, income and all Red Cross assets. Responsible for approving any Community Chapter annual revenue and expense budgets. Works with Division Vice President (DVP) to establish Regional revenue and expense budgets.

2. Regional Performance: Community Readiness/Resilience (25%) Builds strong collaboration and consensus environment between all units in the Region, including any Community Chapters. Provides direction and strategy for improved performance. Works with DVP and other RCE's to ensure coordinated outreach/partnerships with external constituents within the Division (local and state government, donors, corporate partners, other community agencies); collaborative relationships and activities with local Red Cross Biomedical units; positive interactions with Chapter Boards, and management presence in local communities within the region. Manages and grows the community resilience programs, working with community partners to ensure that the communities build local capacity to prepare for, prevent, respond and recover from disasters. Grows and ensures consistent, responsive delivery of high-quality Chapter services throughout the region. This includes emergency and disaster response services, Services to Armed Forces, and international services based on Regional strategies and local community needs and objectives. Increases community awareness, participation and commitment. Builds Regional capacity for service delivery through engagement and retention of volunteers and partners. Ensures that youth and young adults are engaged through a network of Red Cross Clubs which are also integrated into the service delivery plans.

3. External Relationships and Partnerships (20%): Responsible for building strong relationships with key organizations and community leaders. Cultivates relationships and partnerships with external constituents to further the Red Cross mission. Those partners include donors, governments, corporations, civic organizations and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies. Ensures strong visibility for the American Red Cross in the regional jurisdiction. Increases community awareness, participation and commitment to the Red Cross by being an active community participant and ensuring regular local media communications regarding Red Cross services and regional/national activities, consistent with regional/national communication strategies. Leverages relationships with local/regional media to ensure that the communities in the region are provided access to information about Red Cross services/programs.

4. Board Development and Collaboration (15%): Responsible for developing board of directors in accordance with chapter bylaws. Partner closely with the chapter board in fulfilling the board's role to provide guidance in developing and monitoring local strategies to deliver mission related services, raise funds in accordance with the chapter goals, operate within the chapter budget, and serve as the "Face of the Red Cross" in their communities. Enables the Board to focus primarily outwardly into the community to effectively mobilize community resources around the Red Cross mission. Will be held accountable for ensuring 100% board giving and participation in board-led and/or supported fundraising activities and fulfillment of financial goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: Four year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required. Prefer Master's degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or nonprofit management.

Minimum Related Experience: Minimum 7 years related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector in business, sales or corporate administration. Proven track record in raising significant financial resources. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies. Minimum 5 years experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities. Experience managing a workforce based in multiple remote locations preferred. Demonstrated ability to develop effective work teams and build consensus within the organization and community. Demonstrated ability to exercise good and timely judgments in complex situations. Demonstrated ability for strong communication and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing.

WORK CONDITIONS

Office environment primarily; may involve travel or field work. Up to 40% travel.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To learn more about this opportunity or to express interest, please contact The PACE Group:

Daniel Logan
dlogan@thepacegroup.com
662.842.1818