Executive Director, Fort Liberty - Fayetteville Chapter
Job Title: Executive Director, Fort Liberty - Fayetteville Chapter
Department: Chapter Impact
Location: Fayetteville, NC (remote/virtual office)
Reports to: Vice President of Chapter Impact and Outposts
Classification: Exempt
Position type: Full-Time Employee
Pay Band: $100,000 - $150,000
(THIS IS A NON-FEDERAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS, AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS)
Blue Star Families is a growing non-profit (Military Service Organization (MSO with a history of delivering innovative solutions. We deliver first-class solutions that transform the military experience for military family members. Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our team resulting in innovative and creative decision-making.
Are you ready to make a difference for the families of those who serve our great nation? We are the ideal match for the innovator, the out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who understands the value of social impact.
General Description
Reporting to the VP of Chapter Impact and Outposts, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the (location) Chapter's staff (to include volunteers), programs, budget, and execution of its mission. The ED will develop deep knowledge of core programs, operations, and the organization's strategic business goals. Duties include local board management, local VIP engagement, fundraising, storytelling, stewardship, program/project management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), budgeting, volunteer management, partner development, membership engagement, marketing, and communications.
The Executive Director must reside in the community the chapter serves. Preference will be given to candidates that have resided in the designated Chapter community for a minimum of the past three years.
Key Job Functions
- Develop a chapter sustainability plan; expand local revenue-generating and fundraising activities to ensure the chapter's long-term financial viability.
- Ability to secure six-figure gifts from philanthropies, family foundations, corporate partners, and/or high-net-worth donors.
- Partner with the Development Team and Chapter Host Committee to source and cultivate leads, generate revenue, storyteller, and steward funders.
- Responsible for raising annual fundraising goals.
- Deepen and refine all aspects of communication, from digital/virtual presence to external relations, to create a stronger brand, grow membership and engagement, and secure repeat funding.
- Leverage external presence and relationships to garner new and innovative opportunities.
Leadership & Management:
- Develop the strategy for the delivery and excellence in implementing national programs at the local level.
- Regularly evaluate program components with the chapter program manager or director.
- Partner with the National Programs and Applied Research team on data collection, initiative implementation, and outreach.
- Develop, maintain, and steward a strong, diverse, engaged, strategic local Advisory Board.
- Lead, coach, develop & retain a corps of volunteers to support program execution and brand awareness.
Community Building:
- Develop a network of local organizations to support efforts that build stronger military communities.
- Educate key community leaders using Blue Star Families' Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey and other research results.
- Work with the program manager to connect military families with resources and programs offered by community organizations and partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required experience, skills, background
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or 7+ years experience in community relations and development.
- 5-10+ years of management experience.
- Reside in the local Chapter community for a minimum of 3+ years.
- Track record of effective fund-raising strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.
- Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff/volunteers.
- Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- An entrepreneurial spirit eager to engage with potential partners.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
- Limited out-of-town/overnight travel is required (less than 25% overnight travel).
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Desired Experience, Skills & Background
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems; familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
- Knowledge of Blue Star Families and the military family experience.
More About Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors to create strong communities of mutual support.
EEO Policy
Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Why Blue Star Families?
Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific)
Career growth opportunities
Excellent benefits
Competitive salaries
Workplace flexibility