Area Director

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Key Responsibilities

Area Director Principal Responsibilities and Duties Increase revenue, strengthen volunteer base, and maximize program impact within chapter(s) service area.

Requirements Summary

Education Bachelor’s Degree Experience and/or Training Proven track record showing substantial growth generating revenue for nonprofit organizations through Peer 2 Peer fundraising events.

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The Area Director position is a key role which works directly with local constituents within an assigned geographic area. The position serves on the Chapter Operations Team and works to drive the organization’s National Strategic initiatives by empowering and leading key volunteers on the local level. Responsibilities include significant growth in revenue, maximizing mission impact, and ensuring a strong volunteer base.

Responsibilities

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→Increase revenue, strengthen volunteer base, and maximize program impact within chapter(s) service area.
→Implement AFSP’s strategic direction by meeting goals outlined in National Strategic Plan.
→Effectively communicate National policies, procedures and strategy to key volunteers.
→Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to ensure our mission is delivered to diverse communities.
→Travel throughout service area and as needed to attend work meetings or events including but not limited to: Annual Chapter Staff Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference.

→Proven track record showing substantial growth generating revenue for nonprofit organizations through Peer 2 Peer fundraising events.
→Minimum 3 years professional experience working in non-profit arena in special event fundraising, preferably in P2P/Community Fundraising.
→A minimum of 3 years working as staff directly with nonprofit volunteer Boards of Directors.

Technology/Equipment Must possess technology literacy skills.

Work with Division VP (DVP) and Development Team to ensure significant growth in revenue, with a focus on AFSP’s Signature Community Fundraising events – Community Walks, Campus Walks, Construction Hikes for Hope.
Work with National Development Team to cultivate individual, corporate, and major gifts.
Have a strong working knowledge of markets within assigned service area.
Establish aggressive, obtainable fundraising goals to ensure sustainability of assigned Chapter(s).
Monitor expenses to remain within budget.

Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including but not limited to: advocacy priorities (Advocacy Action Day), research initiatives (Research Connection), survivor programs, educational programs, media & public awareness initiatives.
Communicate impact of AFSP work to community leaders and organizations.
Work with DVP and key Chapter leaders, to manage the volunteer recruitment and engagement process within assigned territory.
Supervise, train, coach, and mentor volunteer leaders.
Utilize Shared Leadership approach to cultivate strong working relationships with Chapter Board(s).
Build strong relationships with Board Chairs and create an environment where we are viewed as One Organization with One Mission, cultivating a culture of inclusivity and unity.
Keep abreast of all current AFSP National initiatives and activities and communicate to volunteers.

Ensure Chapter(s) are Compliant in the Following Areas:

Growth in Revenue
Adherence to all National Policies and Procedures
Complete Slate of Officers (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
Maintaining a Full Board (minimum of 9, preferably between 12-15)
Functioning Nominations & Leadership Committee
Volunteer Coordinator(s)
Business Plan, Budget, CHAMPS, and signed volunteer forms, submitted by March 15 annually
Budgets Operating in the Black
- Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on accounts payable and receivables.

Requirements

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Remote position with moderate travel for meetings, conferences, and events.
Fast paced and dynamic work environment.
Interaction with several constituents – staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and the general public.
Requires public speaking in front of both small and large groups.
In person and virtual communication.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.