State Director

Job Description

Job Description

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

Job Title : State Director

Department : State Operations and Programs

Reports to : Senior Director, State Operation s

# of direct reports : varies

Position Overview : The State Director is responsible for developing an annual state plan and implementing the plan through overseeing day-to-day operations in all offices statewide, securing funding for programs and special projects, overseeing programs to ensure program consistency and success, managing local Advisory Boards and associated committees, and supervising state staff. S / he also assists and directs Program staff to ensure program consistency and success.

Job Requirements – Qualified applicants must have :

• At least four to seven years progressive experience in fundraising including a record of success in expanding a donor base through cultivation and stewardship, grant writing, event planning / implementation, and / or board management
• Superior persuasive writing and presentation skills with the ability to exert influence, inspire others, and articulate the mission, goals, and activities of Best Buddies with passion and enthusiasm
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity / comfort with database management systems (i.e. Blackbaud Sphere, Auction Pay, Raisers Edge)
• At least three to five years of management / supervisory experience, and superior talent-building and team-building skills
• Superior project management skills - including planning, analysis, decision making, and problem solving - and willingness to multitask
• Superior initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills, and ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and achieving challenging goals
• Must be highly dependable, lead by example and be willing / able to adapt management style to fit the situation and hold staff accountable for meeting set expectations
• Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Must travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years’ relevant experience in addition to above experience
• Access to an automobile with applicable insurance

Job Duties include, but are not limited to :

Programs

Fund Development

Marketing

Human Resources

Administrative

Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M / F / V / PWD / PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.