POSITION TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOB CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME/SALARY/EXEMPT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary role of the Pacific Cancer Foundation's executive director is to lead the organization in delivering its mission to those affected by cancer in Maui County. The executive director will lead and manage the organization, overseeing operations, finances, programs, staff, and volunteers. With the board of directors, the executive director is responsible for determining the organization's course and driving strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder relationships to achieve their goals. The board of directors appoints this position, and the executive director reports directly to the Board of Directors.
LEADERSHIP - The executive director is a leadership role that requires clear communication skills and decisiveness. The executive director oversees the organization's staff, facilitators, and volunteers and represents their interests when reporting to the board of directors. The executive director also offers strategic guidance on processes related to the Pacific Cancer Foundation's goals and objectives.
PROGRAMMING and BOARD DEVELOPMENT - The executive director will work with the board to plan, create, and implement programs and activities to ensure they achieve their respective goals.
FINANCE - The executive director oversees the financial management of the organization and is responsible for stakeholder impact, organizing fundraising campaigns, and positioning the Pacific Cancer Foundation for economic success.
COMPLIANCE - The executive director must ensure the organization complies with its fiduciary duties, financial plans, financial audits, and tax filings, regularly communicating with the President of the Board, hiring reliable and trustworthy staff, and overseeing various financial records.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT and ADVOCACY - The executive director is the organization's primary spokesperson, representing the Pacific Cancer Foundation in the community.
OBJECTIVES:
· Work closely with the board of directors and committees to assess and address issues affecting the organization.
· Oversee daily operations of the organization, providing direction for program strategies and efficiencies, compliance, and quality assurance.
· Identify and address staffing requirements for efficient operations to maintain a strong work culture that attracts and retains people while driving the organization's mission.
· Increase awareness of the organization by being the primary spokesperson and liaison with local media.
· Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow.
· Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, healthcare providers, and other cancer care and support organizations.
· Advocate for the needs of cancer patients and their families in Maui County, ensuring their voices are heard in relevant forums.
· Understand the organization's annual accounting cycle. Interpret financial documents, including bookkeeping records, budgets, cash flow, general financial statements, and analysis reports.
· Demonstrate financial competence and understand financial growth strategies.
· Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure the organization's financial sustainability.
· Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and grant-making organizations.
· Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and other revenue-generating activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Create strategic plans for achieving the goals and objectives set in collaboration with the board of directors.
· Meet aggressive annual fundraising goals in partnership with the board of directors and program management by securing financial support from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government funding sources.
· Work with staff and the board on annual fundraising benefits and oversee all external communications, including website, marketing collateral, newsletters, and social media.
· Identify and pursue grant opportunities and ensure timely and accurate grant reporting.
· Serve as the organization's face and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand.
· Develop strategic partnerships to increase community awareness further and expand programs.
· Build and lead an effective team dedicated to fulfilling the organization's mission through highly successful programs, community engagement, and fundraising.
· Mobilize strategies to support organization-wide programs.
· Develop the right skills for the organization to support short- and long-term goals.
· Ensure good corporate governance throughout the organization.
· Build productive relationships with key stakeholders to establish and preserve trustworthy relationships with partners and other external authorities.
· Ensure departments have operational plans aligned with the strategy of the organization.
· Oversee all the organization's operations, including finance, operations, human resources, and other related activities.
· Informs the board of staff changes, donor information, ongoing campaign details, and any areas where departmental staff requires help.
· Communicates any staff and volunteer engagement ideas and other concerns that call for the board's involvement.
· Plans and prepares board meetings, structure, and agendas in coordination with the board's chair.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
· Five years of experience working in a senior management capacity.
· Knowledge of leadership and management principles.
· Successful in creating relationships with influential stakeholders, organizations, donors, partner agencies, and volunteers.
· Strong organizational skills, including planning, delegating, designing programs, and facilitating task completion.
· Accomplished strategist with critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence to analyze facts and form sound judgments.
· Recognized track record effectively generating new revenue streams while improving overall financial outcomes.
· Experience leading the budgeting process and developing funding proposals.
· Excellent communicator with exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills. The ability to effectively communicate with a range of individuals across various cultures.
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's Degree
· Experience in business management, public relations, marketing, and fundraising.
· Experience interacting with the medical community preferred.