Executive Director

Position SummaryThe Georgia Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the 159 counties across the Georgia community. This includes oversight for community engagement, volunteerism, staff, revenue generation of $9 million annually, program and grant delivery, media relations as well as growth and delivery of the Association’s mission. The Executive Director plays a key role in support of the Association’s strategic plan by serving as the staff partner to the Georgia Board of leadership volunteers and is responsible for elevating full mission awareness of the disease, Association and resources in their community. They will work in collaboration with other communities within the Georgia region to partner on strategic opportunities and overall community mobilization. The position is located in Atlanta, GA and reports to the Regional Vice President.ResponsibilitiesEssential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Drive significant growth in fundraising, program delivery, media relations and strategic plan KPI’s, while managing to the budget approved for an assigned communityRecruit and partner with executive level volunteers to include a local community boardDrive engagement with volunteers, partners and companies across the communityAccountable to revenue targets and executes a portfolio of community-based volunteer powered eventsAccountable for increased reach through volunteer powered care and support programsAccountable for elevating concern and awareness through earned media in the communitySupport mission activities to advance research and expand concern and awarenessAccountable for managing program and revenue community expense budgetsElevate full mission awareness of the disease, the Association and resources in the communityLead community mobilization of volunteers, partners and companies in support of the Association’s full missionBuild relationships with community influencers and with corporate and community organizations to drive increased engagementBuild and coach a team of diverse staff and volunteer leaders to support the Association’s strategic planDevelop effective and professional relationships with internal and external key contactsRecruit, interact and work with community and business leadersEffectively communicate as a community spokesperson along with key leadership volunteersPartner with donor advisors on identifying potential major donorsSupport public policy priorities on the state and federal level by engaging local volunteer advocatesOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferredAt least 8 years of senior, non-profit management experience; minimum 5 years of mass-market special event fundraising, volunteer recruitment experience and preferably proven sales experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHas proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills that drive mission outcomesInspires and empowers staff and volunteer teams to drive outcomesExperience in recruiting and developing corporate and community partnershipsIs effective at recruiting, organizing and leading staff, volunteers and organizationsHas experience in engaging and mobilizing multicultural and underserved communitiesIs optimistic and cultivates an accomplished team with a proven track record of exceeding goalsWork collaboratively with state, region and home office leadersHas the ability to be an agile leader to anticipate and overcome barriers to implement strategic plan priorities.Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skillsPersuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of peopleAdaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasksPossess passion for the cause, integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven attitude, and be self-directed.Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time (most travel will be local)Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to reliable vehicleProven experience leading a similar Voluntary Health Association (VHA) of size and scale or proven sales experience and backgroundMass market special event fundraising experienceCommunity mobilization and/or volunteer recruitment and management experienceEffective communicator and experience as a community spokespersonProven success in collaboration and leadershipHistory of identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining staff and volunteers, building alignment and achieving goals around the strategic prioritiesProven ability to lead implementation across a spectrum of cross-functional initiativesExcellent verbal, written, and organizational skillsSuperior management skills with ability to troubleshoot, resolve differences, and ability to gain wide-spread support in the course of managing projectsExperience interpreting analytics, monitoring results, taking corrective actions, and creating productivity enhancementsTitle:

Executive DirectorPosition Location:

Atlanta, GAFull timePosition Grade: 213Reports To:

Regional Vice PresidentWho We Are :The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website

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to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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