Executive Director - Pacific Northwest Region

Blood Cancer United; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Wellness program and employee support

Job summary

Blood Cancer United seeks a Region Executive Director to lead business decisions and teams across designated markets in Seattle. You will drive mission-centric strategy, DEI integration, and financial oversight while guiding operations, staff development, and volunteer leadership to advance the organization’s bold goal.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regional boards and cross-functional teams to optimize programs, events, and community outreach, with weekend/evening work and significant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred for leadership roles.
• 10+ years of related experience with at least 3 years in senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital media tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growth and drive organizational strategy across markets.
• Oversee mission, DEI integration, and volunteer leadership across designated regions.
• Accountable for regional revenue, profitability, and financial controls.
• Direct operations, contracts, procurement, events, and technology use.
• Coach regional leaders and manage staff lifecycle and succession planning.
• Develop and engage local volunteer leaders and regional boards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Summary:

As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization the Region Executive Director leads business decisions and teams to drive regional growth and execute organizational business strategy. This role is accountable for strong leadership in driving mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) integration; financial oversight and management; operations management; employee lifecycle management; and volunteer leadership and management in designated markets.

Key Relationships:

• Supervises: Staff in designated markets
• Leads: Volunteer Leaders, Region Board(s)

Accountabilities:

Mission & DEI Integration

• Serves as the organizational spokesperson to promote the understanding of Blood Cancer United'smission and presence within designated markets.
• Partners with departments and teams across the organization to lead and integrate the communication of the Blood Cancer United overall mission, programs, resources, and priorities into market specific activities.
• Integrates and leads regional strategy and programs to create an inclusive and equitableculturethat represents the spectrum of diversity.

Financial Oversight & Management

• Accountable for overall revenue and Profit & Loss (P&L) statement responsibility for designated markets; including implementing Blood Cancer United financial controls in regional operations.
• Conducts annual strategic planning to maximize market potential in support of Territory goals.****
• Oversees the implementation of national peer-to-peer fundraising
• Optimizes revenue portfolio through strategic management of business development and major gifts prospects.

Operations Management

• Leads the implementation of Blood Cancer United business operational plans and standards; including contracts, procurement, event management, communication, use of technology, business continuity programs, and risk management.
• Oversee market specific activities to deliver brand aligned events and initiatives.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Leads the employee lifecycle including planning, acquiring, engaging, and developing of staff and teams.
• Coaches, develops, and manages regional leaders in charge of sales teams, peer-to-peer fundraising volunteer leadership committees, and business development and advancement relationships.
• Leads succession planning in the region, including the identification of development and internal mobility opportunities to build leadership bench.

Volunteer Leadership and Management

• Provides strong leadership and direction for staff and volunteer leaders in the development and implementation of operational plans.
• Partners with and develops local volunteer leaders as brand ambassadors through strategic goal planning, cultivation and connection to local high level community leaders.
• Leads and manages Region Board(s).

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Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred****
• 10+ years of progressively responsible related experience with a minimum of 3 years in senior management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
• Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
• Weekend & evening work required
• Local travel approximately 50%-75% of time

Employee Value Proposition:

As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $175K to $190K. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

Disclaimer

Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.