Sister to Sister

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Position Responsibilities

The Regional Executive Director is responsible for developing the Los Angeles area campaign. She/he will manage the daily operations, setting in place a sustainable and growing health campaign that is well-known and has many stakeholders in the region. Central tasks include:

• Representing STS to the public, community and press. The Regional Executive Director is the public face of Sister to Sister in the Los Angeles market.
• Expand and develop the existing local board in the market, comprising 15-20 public and private sector members who represent key stakeholders in women's health. This group meets regularly (3-4 times) throughout the year.
• Identify hospital and public health partners who will assist in health fair and event activities including screenings and sponsorships.
• Conduct all aspects of the annual Heart Health Fair - typically attended by in excess of 2,000 women over 1-2 days.
• Secure sponsorships, donations, in-kind support, vendors and obtain grants for local events.
• Create and run 2-3 fundraising events, such as a walk, foot race, bike-ride, golf event, or gala, that net significant individual donor revenue.
• Start a local major donors effort.
• Implement a year-round media campaign in the media market. Identify and work with media partners for assistance in publicizing STS events.
• Write e-newsletters to local stakeholders monthly.
• Conduct outreach to draw participation/attendance at STS events.
• Participate in additional campaign programs.
• Ensure the local campaign complies with all STS, state and local requirements concerning insurance, indemnification, bonding, confidentiality, fundraising status, and financial reporting.
• Develop and execute a budget.
• Meet reporting and interaction requirements with STS national office.

Requisite Candidate Skills, Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a "chapter-based", healthcare organization and have organized local events. She/he will have the skill set necessary to "sell" the organization and think strategically to have a successful local campaign.   The RED should have the ability to attract volunteers and stakeholders and be able to attract multiple local sponsors (hospitals, corporations, and others) totaling revenue in excess of $100,000 in year one. Additionally, they should possess the ability to develop and execute fundraising events(s) that nets $100,000 in year one.

The Regional Executive Director must have the ability to engage community leaders in the corporate, non-profit and political sectors and connect them to STS. The RED will be responsible for developing and executing vibrant events and media campaigns that attract media and attendees. A Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience strongly preferred. STS is an AA/EEO Employer.

For more information please contact:

David Martin
Managing Partner

or

Jessica Wood
Associate

stsla@smartinsearch.com

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