Area Director, Western New York (must reside in the market area) at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Western New York, New York

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Eastern Division

LOCATION: Remote position; successful candidate must reside in or around Western New York

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for implementing AFSP’s fundraising and program initiatives within assigned market area and working with chapter(s) in that area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks and other approved fundraising within the assigned market, including additional fundraising events
• Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including survivor programs, education programs and awareness initiatives
• Responsible for development and support of the Chapter board and committees within the market
• In conjunction with Chapter Boards develop business plan and budget for assigned market area
• Responsible for volunteer management, including recruiting, training, assigning and recognizing volunteers within assigned market area
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote AFSP’s message, build support for our mission and increase involvement in AFSP events and programs
• Work with media to publicize AFSP events and mission and to heighten public awareness and reach fundraising goals
• Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on accounts payable and receivables
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit special event fundraising
• Some program experience preferred
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills required

Salary and Benefits:

Annual salary range: 68,700 - 75,000K

22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year)

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

10% employer retirement contribution after 2 years of employment

Flexible Summer Fridays

11 Holidays

Application Instructions:

Submit resume and cover letter with a compelling reason why you should be considered for this position. Kindly include your salary requirement for this role.