Autism Speaks · 6 days ago
Area Executive Director, Southwest (Houston or Dallas TX)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAutism Speaks is seeking an Area Executive Director for the Southwest region, focusing on the growth and development of initiatives to further their mission for individuals with autism. The role involves leading a team, cultivating corporate partnerships, and maximizing revenue generation through strategic fundraising efforts.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute area fundraising plans to ensure the achievement of financial goals; evaluate fundraising strategies and effectiveness on an ongoing basis. FY26 revenue portfolio for the area is $1,100,000
Play a principal role in the accelerated growth of Southwest Area, working collaboratively with corporate, major gift, advocacy and mission colleagues, as well as senior leadership
Develop and execute the Southwest Area fundraising plans to ensure the achievement of financial goals; evaluate fundraising strategies and effectiveness on an ongoing basis
Work with mission staff to integrate and execute mission programs and initiatives with a particular focus on advocacy and community partnerships
Lead Area staff in strategic planning, hold them responsible for accountability metrics and provide ongoing leadership, mentorship, training and development
Cultivate and acquire new corporate partnerships, yielding event sponsorships and other revenue streams
Maintain a personal portfolio of high-priority constituents across the Area portfolio
Lead Area Executive Leadership Councils in Dallas and Houston and serve as staff partner to volunteer leadership, working with the group to achieve programmatic and fundraising goals
Implement a sustainable volunteer structure that utilizes existing relationships and recruits new volunteers to Autism Speaks
Develop and manage budgets, maintain fiscal records and submit financial reports in a timely and accurate manner
(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s. As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of demonstrated leadership with recruitment and management of volunteers (board recruitment experience and peer-to-peer fundraising preferred), managing/coaching staff (preferably in a field-based organization), relationship building, networking, budget management, and volunteer mobilization
Proven track record of multi-functional, fundraising experience (special events, multiple P2P events, corporate campaigns.)
Proven success engaging donors, volunteers, partners, and internal team members virtually while maintaining trust, accountability and momentum across owned territory
Well-organized, detail-oriented
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
Strong analytical skills
Adaptable
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office 365 including Excel and Outlook required
Working at a computer for a prolonged period of time
Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary, as well as occasional overnight meetings and conferences
Physical travel to and from events within chapter territory or as requested by manager as well as in-person meetings with clients or constituents
Lifting and prolonged standing on event day
Must have valid driver's license, insurance and access to reliable transportation
Building Collaborative Relationships
Professional Behavior
Results-Driven
Customer Orientation
Flexibility
Preferred
board recruitment experience and peer-to-peer fundraising preferred
Database knowledge (Stratus Live and/or Luminate preferred)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefit and vacation package
Flex work hours
Weekly training sessions
Tuition reimbursement
Summer bonus Fridays
Creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment
Company
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
BJ's Wholesale Club
2024-10-24Grant
Leadership Team
K
Kelli Seely
Chief Marketing Officer
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