Executive Director

Executive Director Position for Health Advocates for
Older People

Overview:

Health Advocates for Older People, a well-established 501c3
organization, is seeking a dynamic, effective, and mission-driven
Executive Director.  Reporting to the Board Chair, this
individual is a key member of the Health Advocates leadership team
and is responsible for creating and driving strategic initiatives
related to all aspects of the organization.  This includes but
is not limited to individual, corporate, and planned giving,
grants, and events.  In collaboration with the Board of
Directors, the Executive Director will set the strategic direction
and is responsible for formulating goals and objectives for the
organization, engaging community and volunteer leaders and
collaboratively building the infrastructure needed to strengthen
and expand the organization’s base.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Board of Directors, develop a
comprehensive development strategy that steadily increases revenue
while building long-term sustainability. Working with the
Development Director, the Executive Director will help

• Identify prospective individual donors and foundations and
  develop strategies to cultivate those relationships.
• Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at
  cultivating deeper ties with donors and establish effective and
  regular communications with them.
• Manage the Director of Development in monitoring donor
  information and providing and presenting statistical analysis
  regularly to Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with staff on the management and planning of all
  fundraising and awareness events.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase awareness and
  participation in the Cornerstone Society (planned giving).
• Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and
  prospects, including the donor database (in Donor Perfect).
• Oversee and research funding sources and trends, with
  foresight, to help position Health Advocates for Older People in
  front of major funding changes or trends.
• Implement social media strategy to support development
  efforts.

• Serve as an ambassador for Health Advocates for Older People by
  speaking at charity events to promote the organization and develop
  new relationships with businesses and other non-profits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must embrace the mission and vision of Health Advocates for
  Older People
• 7-10 years experience in the not for profit world
• Proven track record of success
• Experience with the NYC philanthropy community
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to
  effectively communicate verbally and in writing with varied
  audiences (including staff, Board of Directors and prospective
  donors)
• Ability to develop polished and professional written
  communications and presentations
• Ability to organize facts and present information and figures
  in a clear, concise and logical manner
• High level of analytical thinking and problem solving; ability
  to analyze data and make sound recommendations
• Demonstrated management skills, including the ability to set
  clear goals, organize projects, establish and manage budgets,
  develop work processes and supervise professionals
• Experience with budget development and management
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic role
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to drive results and
  work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to proactively identify key issues and risks
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel,
  PowerPoint, and Word), Outlook, Donor Perfect, and Quick
  Books.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in related area of study
• Experience working in a not-for-profit organization