Executive Director

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for an Executive Director. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission : to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

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The Executive Director is the lead fundraiser in Kentucky and will be focused on growing the American Lung Association’s base of support in the Louisville market.

The person in this role will oversee Special Events, Corporate Development, Community Foundations, and Individual Giving.

Additionally, the Executive Director will build strong relationships with volunteer board and event committee members as well as community leaders.

Location : The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Louisville, Kentucky office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities :

Fundraising Responsibilities :

• Serve as the lead development officer and oversee unrestricted revenue goals in Kentucky including special events, individual and corporate giving.
• Lead nationally-designed LUNG FORCE (Strategic Cause Campaign) activities throughout Kentucky.
• Directly manage all fundraising staff in the market, ensuring they have the support, development opportunities and feedback needed to meet goals.

Manage a personal portfolio of local corporate prospects with an emphasis on event sponsorship and cause-related marketing, as well as individuals for mid-level, major and planned gifts.

Foster a culture of philanthropy amongst all Kentucky staff and volunteers.

Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement :

• Build relationships with key business leaders, individual donors, event participants, members of the media and community leaders.
• Recruit Leadership Board Chair and Vice Chair and work with them to foster a culture of philanthropy amongst all volunteer leadership.
• Identify, recruit and engage a strong market Leadership Board of 12-18 members. Serve as the staff lead to the Leadership Board, providing guidance, support, materials, reports and assistance in implementing annual work plans while ensuring the ongoing development of a strong and participatory Leadership Board.
• Responsible for the recruitment and engagement of corporate leaders to chair all event committees.
• Together with the local Development Team, support, manage and successfully engage a committee of corporate leaders for each signature event.

Mission :

Serve as the first point of contact for external inquiries and cultivate community relationships.

Operational and Fiscal Management :

• Provide a supportive, positive, collaborative working environment for staff and volunteers.
• Foster a strong working relationship between mission and development teams.
• Operate within the approved budget for the Kentucky market ensuring maximum resource utilization and a positive financial position.

Compensation : Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $85,000 and $95,000 per annum.

Benefits : The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

Paid Leave - 15 vacation days in the first year (20 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year.

We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.

Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life / AD&D insurance.

Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life / AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.

Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.

Job Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required, preferably in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A minimum of eight years in non-profit management with a successful track record in revenue generation through peer-to-peer special events and corporate development.
• Ability to successfully leverage relationships and negotiate agreements.
• Proven supervisory, leadership, and team building skills.
• Strong experience in volunteer recruitment and engagement.
• Experience with individual donors a plus.
• Ability to meet American Lung Association’s standards of excellence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ability to work as a critical part of a larger nationwide team, building a strong working relationship between the Louisville market and the National office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequently changing deadlines with ease and adaptability.
• Proactive and service-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 50% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds (event supplies).
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Thorough understanding of information technology and the ability to use e-commerce and database platforms.
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

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