Executive Director

Canine Companions®; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Health Coverage

14 paid holidays annually

Retirement Savings Plan

Community Engagement hours

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Medford, NY seeks an Executive Director to lead fundraising initiatives and manage regional operations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in fundraising and staff leadership, with excellent communication skills. This role offers a salary range of $130,000 to $135,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated success in staff leadership and management.
• 8+ years of professional fundraising experience.
• CFRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts and manage donor relations.
• Develop annual income and expense budgets.
• Oversee regional volunteers and staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Deep knowledge of fundraising best practices

Strong awareness of disability etiquette

Project delegation and oversight

Financial analysis skills

Leadership and staff management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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At Canine Companions, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As an employee, you’ll help provide independence to individuals, while also giving a dog a meaningful job. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our equally strong dedication to our employees.

Our Employee Benefits

We believe in offering a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the well-being and growth of our team:

• Employer-Paid Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff
• Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays annually, including an Inclusion Holiday, plus 17 paid days off (PTO) during your first year
• Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Community Engagement: Additional paid hours to volunteer within your community
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs: Support for both professional and personal well-being
• Inclusion and Diversity Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress

Employee Testimonial

"Seeing the full circle of teams: puppy, to training, to placement to graduation and after, it's kind of amazing the amount of moving parts, particularly when dealing with both people and dogs that we are still so successful in what we do. "

— Program Team Member

About the Position

The Executive Director serves as the lead fundraiser for the region, and serves as the head of the regional campus, responsible for managing the daily business operations. The executive director is responsible for planning, coordination, implementation and management of fund development, community outreach and general administration in the geographical territory covered. This position oversees all aspects of regional philanthropy and administration and supports the program functions in accordance with national management.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Advancement & Strategic Leadership: Responsible for the advancement of Canine Companions’ mission, vision, and core values in the region. Serve as the lead representative for Canine Companions in the region. Actively promote and optimize a strong flow of public presentations, awareness and partnerships.
• Fundraising & Donor Relations: Lead and manage regional staff in fund development activities such as networking, donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, grant research and writing, production of charitable events, and engagement of clubs and service organizations, participating directly in these activities as best serves the mission. Working with the vice president philanthropy, develop and implement a comprehensive regional fundraising plan to include specific philanthropy goals, objectives and metrics that support Organizational goal, strategies and initiatives.
• Operations Management: Working with Organizational leadership and in collaboration with program director, develop the annual regional income and expense budget. Manage and monitor regional revenue and philanthropy expenses to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, manage and retain a high-performing team; create an environment of integrity, excellence and innovation where staff and volunteers are committed to achieve organizational and team goals.
• Volunteer Management: Oversees region’s volunteer program, coaching and mentoring volunteer coordinator in collaboration with national senior manager of volunteer programs. Build strong relationships with volunteer leaders and mediates volunteer concerns.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following:

Must Have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong aptitude for public speaking.
• Strong ability to fundraise with deep knowledge of fundraising best practices
• Strong awareness of disability etiquette
• Able to effectively delegate and oversee projects.
• Able to read, comprehend, prepare and analyze financial and fundraising goals and reports.
• Able to lead and educate staff and volunteers and manage initiatives to success.

Nice to Have:

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated success in staff leadership and management with knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional fundraising experience in a mission driven environment with proven ability to secure charitable gifts of $100,000 and above.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $130,000-$135,000 annually

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The base salary range above represents the low and high of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accommodation Request

If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to the opportunity to succeed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Management

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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