Area Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Enhance revenue generation, strengthen the volunteer network, and maximize program effectiveness within designated chapter service areas.

• Execute AFSP’s strategic objectives and align with National Strategic Plan goals.

• Relay National policies, procedures, and strategies to essential volunteers.

• Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

• Travel within the service area to participate in meetings and events.

• Collaborate with the Division VP and Development Team to increase revenue through Community Walks, Campus Walks, and Construction Hikes for Hope.

• Foster relationships for individual, corporate, and major gifts in partnership with the National Development Team.

• Set fundraising targets and track expenses to ensure adherence to budget.

• Execute advocacy, research, survivor support, educational, media, and public awareness programs.

• Recruit and engage volunteers; oversee, train, coach, and mentor volunteer leaders.

• Develop relationships with Chapter Boards and Board Chairs utilizing a Shared Leadership approach.

• Communicate AFSP initiatives and activities effectively to volunteers.

• Guarantee chapter compliance with revenue regulations, governance, staffing, documentation, business plans, budgeting, and board obligations.

• Oversee fiscal responsibilities, including vendor management, cash handling, expenses, accounts payable, and receivables.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Demonstrated success in generating significant revenue for nonprofit organizations through Peer 2 Peer fundraising events.

• At least 3 years of professional experience in the nonprofit sector, specifically in special event fundraising, ideally within P2P/Community Fundraising.

• Minimum of 3 years experience working directly with nonprofit volunteer Boards of Directors.

• Proficiency with technology and digital tools.

• Availability to work full-time and maintain regular attendance at the workplace.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for meetings or events.

• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours and on weekends when required.

• Valid driver’s license and/or ability to drive within assigned state(s).

• Capability to rent a vehicle on behalf of AFSP when needed.

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a talent for conflict resolution.

• Emotional resilience to interact with individuals who are grieving or in crisis.

• Preferred: experience with national organizations featuring chapter or affiliate systems.

• Preferred: expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, DonorDrive, and Virtuous.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.

• Diplomatic communication skills and tact.

• Excellent public speaking abilities, both virtually and in person.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.

• Moderate travel for meetings, conferences, and events.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Full-time schedule.