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Executive Director, Market Impact (Remote in Milwaukee, WI)

March of Dimes, Milwaukee, WI, United States


Executive Director, Market Impact

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We are advocating for policies to protect them. We are working to radically improve the health care they receive. We are pioneering research to find solutions. We are empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we are building a brighter future for us all. We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies. SCOPE: The Executive Director of Market Impact serves as the Market leader providing overall management, planning, execution, and leadership for all aspects of a designated market. This includes creating mission impact, mobilizing supporters, growing a diversified revenue portfolio, donor stewardship, board/staff development and maintaining overall budgets. The Executive Director will also maintain a donor portfolio. The Executive Director of Market Impact is responsible for providing management, planning, execution and leadership for all aspects of the organization. This includes creating mission impact, mobilizing supporters, growing a diversified revenue portfolio, donor stewardship, board/staff development, human resource management, and maintaining overall budgets. The Executive Director of Market Impact is responsible for positioning March of Dimes as a leader in maternal and child health care in his/her respective market as well as establishing effective partnerships and collaborations with corporations, foundations, community/corporate leaders, government officials, other community organizations
onprofits and supporters. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Market Impact sharing successes, problem solving and providing a supportive network for the Market Impact team. This role leads and develops a combination of local donor relationship, mission and enterprise shared services staff to drive results. RESPONSIBILITIES: Mission Leadership and Impact Lead, develop and implement a results-based local strategic planning process that: Places Mission Impact at the forefront of all work. Advances maternal and infant health equity, identifies measurable strategies and solutions that address community mission needs, and contributes to diversified revenue growth. Diversified Revenue Portfolio Lead, develop and implement a results-based local strategic planning process that places emphasis on a diversified revenue portfolio by: Ensuring each market employee maintains and grows a donor revenue portfolio by carrying-out developing donor relationship principles, identifying philanthropic interests, and moving donors through the donor continuum in a manner that retains existing donors and increases donor giving. Strategic Planning and Budgeting Develops a comprehensive, results-based strategic plan that incorporates impact, movement, growth and performance. Ensuring execution of the local strategic plan in a manner that results in proven impact and exceeds market targets for productivity and profitability. Volunteer Leadership Lead, develop and implement a results-based local strategic planning process that identifies, engages, and maintains influential volunteer leaders and board members to drive impact and secure revenue. Staff Development Hire and develop a diverse market staff that demonstrate passion for our mission and have the expected skills, fit and proven success to exceed expected goals and results. QUALIFICATIONS: 4 year college degree or equivalent experience. Experience in managing multiple staff over various functional areas, including employees who telecommute. Experience in a nonprofit environment a plus. Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership/management skills with the ability to motivate staff and lead change. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Proven track record building internal and external relationships. March of Dimes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). Equal Opportunity Employer