Chief Executive Officer - Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina
Chief Executive Officer - Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina
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About MakeAWish Eastern North Carolina
For children diagnosed with critical illnesses a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives. A wish can be the spark that helps these children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illness. This impact is why MakeAWish Eastern North Carolina is driven to make every one of those wishes come true.
The inspiration and vision for MakeAWish began in Phoenix Arizona in 1980 when a community came together for Christopher JamesGreicius a 7yearold boy battling leukemia whose wish was to be a police officer. Receiving a customtailored uniform a motorcycle helmet and his very own batteryoperated motorbike the magic of that one wish created a movement. Today MakeAWish has granted hundreds of thousands of lifechanging wishes to children with critical illnesses across the U.S. and its territories.
MakeAWish Eastern North Carolina carries out its impactful work with a dedicated staff of fourteen. The Chapter partners with community volunteers to deliver its programs and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Annually the chapter grants approximately 170 wishes across the region.
About the Opportunity
The Eastern North Carolina chapter of MakeAWish one of the nations most recognized nonprofits seeks a dynamic and inspiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to successfully guide the Chapter into the future. With a dedicated staff and a strong Board of Directors the selected candidate will be wellpositioned to make a significant mission impact. This is an ideal position for a highly relational empathetic and missiondriven leader with a track record of achievement and results. The individual in this role should feel excitement and pride in communicating and sharing the passion hope and joy that MakeAWish provides to Wish Kids and families to inspire action in our communities.
The relevant experience and skills to effectively carry out the key accountabilities of the position include Organizational Leadership Strategic Vision & Fundraising & DevelopmentFinancial & Operational Oversight Board Engagement and Effectiveness Mission Delivery and NonProfit DNA and Brand Advancement & Relationship Skills.
Key Accountabilities
Organizational Leadership
Develop and retain a passionate and talented team and ensure staff members achieve their goals in alignment with overall chapter performance metrics grow personally and professionally and reporthigh levels of trust cohesiveness and engagement.
Strategic Vision &
Ensure the creation and of a clear and actionable longterm and shortterm strategy to make significant and measurable progress toward achieving the Chapters vision while exploring new and innovative solutions to effectively serve the children and families waiting for wishes.
Fundraising & Development
Cocreate the development strategy and structure and actively fundraise to increase revenue through enhanced relationships with donors corporate sponsors funders and community partners.
Brand Advancement & Relationship Skills
Increase brand awareness engagement and collaboration through effective messaging intentional community outreach relationshipbuilding partnership collaboration and purposeful calls to action.
Financial & Operational Oversight
Ensure the organization has the proper oversight internal controls forecastingand transparent reporting to maintain/improve the fiscal health of the Chapter.
Board Engagement & Effectiveness
Recruit retain and engage a diverse and effective Board of Directors optimallyleverage their strengths to advance the mission and provide the tools andtransparency necessary for effective governance of the organization.
Mission Delivery & NonProfit DNA(passion for the mission)
Inspire staff volunteers and donors by authentically embodying the mission and ethos of the organization.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
The Board of Directors sees the ideal candidate for CEO matching as many of the following aspects as possible:
- Passion for and commitment to the MakeAWishmission
- Executive or management experience at a respected nonprofit or public institution or significant nonprofit experience developed through voluntary service in the sector
- While previous nonprofit CEO experience is highly desirable individuals with a strong record of performance are encouraged to apply
- Fundamental understanding or experience in major gift cultivation solicitation and fundraising principles as they impact an organization
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills including a proven track record in leading and growingorganizations especially during a time of change and transition
- Has worked closely and positively with governing/fundraising boards and effectively developed and strengthened those boards
- Is a consensus builder team builder and a coach when working with staff and volunteers
- Attracts and retains top talent and builds strong and enduring relationships
- Possesses working knowledge of the legal fiscal and regulatory environment in which a nonprofit operates
- Strong business and budget management skills
- Strategic thinker who can also plan and execute shortterm objectives in pursuit of a longterm vision and create action plans that yield results
- Has personal ethics and integrity that reflect positively on the mission and the organization is a passionate and convincing champion for the mission and is involved and respected in the community
- Is able towork collegially within the federated model of MakeAWish America
- Committed to championing diversity equity and inclusion fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Relationships and knowledge of communities across the region is strongly preferred
- Bachelors degree required with an advanced degree preferred
- Interested candidates complete the online application
- Upload your resume and cover letter
- If you are interested in the position please inquire as soon as possible.
Initial Screening
- ASagencySearch Consultant may schedule an initial1520 minutephone call with qualified applicants.
SagencyInterview
- ASagencySearch Consultant will schedule a 60minute interview with specific candidates.
Online Assessment
- After this initial interview process withSagency qualified candidates may be asked to complete an online assessment.
Client Interviews
- Firstround interviews with MakeAWish Eastern North Carolina search committee.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
