Director, Major Gifts

Position Responsibilities

The Director, Major Gifts position will be responsible for working closely with STS’ chapter Executive Directors located in Boston, Washington DC, St. Louis, Chicago and Baltimore to help create fundraising strategies for each marketplace. In addition to managing fundraising strategies in the field offices,  the Director, Major Gifts will  build and manage their own portfolio of 75 donors. This will include major individual donors, corporations and foundations. He/she will provide fundraising support to the field staff, meeting regularly with colleagues across the country. The Director will coordinate and execute fundraising strategies using experience and knowledge to build consensus and align fundraising initiatives at a regional level with national fundraising initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include:

• identifying, cultivating, soliciting and managing a portfolio of 75 donors.
• working collaboratively with field staff to create and implement fundraising strategies for a portfolio of donors managed in conjunction with the field staff.
• developing multi-year fundraising strategies and goals.
• setting and meeting financial fundraising goals.
• creating opportunities for donor recognition and growth.
• playing an integral role in the development of donor strategies.
• working with SVP of Development to define and implement short and long range fundraising objectives of the organization.

Requisite Candidate Skills, Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate for this position will be highly entrepreneurial, flexible and not intimidated to meet with new potential donors. They should be a creative person who will help develop and implement innovative strategies that engage donors. He/she should possess a minimum of 5-7 years as a generalist development professional working with donors giving $10,000 or more per year. A Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience strongly preferred. The position does require sporadically working long hours and/or weekends and overnight travel is required.

For more information please contact:

Sterling Martin Associates is an executive search firm with locations in Washington, DC, New York, NY and Irvine, CA. For more information please visit our website at www.smartinsearch.com.

Executive Director, Atlanta

Position Responsibilities

The Regional Executive Director is responsible for developing the Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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

 stsatlanta@smartinsearch.com 

Sterling Martin Associates is an executive search firm with locations in Washington, DC, New York, NY and Irvine, CA. For more information please visit our website at www.smartinsearch.com.

Executive Director, Detroit

Position Responsibilities

The Regional Executive Director is responsible for developing the Detroit 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 Detroit 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 

stsdetroit@smartinsearch.com  

Sterling Martin Associates is an executive search firm with locations in Washington, DC, New York, NY and Irvine, CA. For more information please visit our website at www.smartinsearch.com.

Executive Director, Los Angeles

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

Sterling Martin Associates is an executive search firm with locations in Washington, DC, New York, NY and Irvine, CA. For more information please visit our website at www.smartinsearch.com.

Executive Director, Washington, DC

Position Responsibilities

The Executive Director is responsible for developing the local campaign infrastructure, managing the daily operations, and setting in place a sustainable and growing campaign, all to ensure that the STS mission is carried out in the respective metropolitan area and media market. Central tasks include:

• Represent STS to the public, community and press. The Executive Director is the public face of Sister to Sister in the market.
• Create a Community Council in the campaign 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 campaign activities including screenings and sponsorship of the campaign and health fairs.
• Identify venue and secure contracts for the annual Heart Health Fair, held in first half of year, and Executive Women’s event, held in the fall.
• Conduct all aspects of the annual Heart Health Fair – typically attended by in excess of 2,000 women over 1-2 days.
• Responsible for securing sponsorships, donations, in-kind support, vendors, obtaining local grants—for the annual campaign.
• Create and run fundraising-based events, such as a foot race, that net significant individual donor revenue.
• Implement a year-round media campaign in the media market. Identify and work with media partners for assistance in publicizing STS events.
• Conduct outreach to draw participation/attendance at STS events.
• Participate in additional campaign activities.
• 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 the ability to attract multiple local sponsors (hospitals, and others) totaling revenue in excess of $100,000 in year one. He/she should possess the ability to develop and execute a fundraising campaign or events (such as fundraiser or footrace) that nets $75,000 in year one. The Executive Director must have the ability to connect and engage community leaders in the corporate, non-profit and political sectors, develop and execute communications/PR strategy in the market and develop and execute a local campaign as outlined above. The Director will be responsible for Developing and executing events 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 email jobs@sistertosister.org or contact:

Sterling Martin Associates is an executive search firm with locations in Washington, DC, New York, NY and Irvine, CA. For more information please visit our website at www.smartinsearch.com.