Opportunity Details

The Washington Executive Director position is a leadership role reporting to the Vice President, Western Division. The main responsibilities include providing leadership and management in the assigned market area, working with the Board of Directors and volunteers, overseeing chapter fundraising, Public Education, Advocacy, volunteer development, and increasing awareness of the client through community outreach. The Executive Director will also be responsible for developing and implementing an annual budget and business plan, managing all chapter activities, recruiting and training volunteers, and ensuring revenue covers program and operating expenses.

Candidates for this position should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, program delivery, and volunteer development. The Executive Director will be responsible for supervising the implementation of all approved programs, hiring and managing a fundraising professional, working with program staff and volunteers to execute impactful programs, and overseeing all public policy activities of the chapter. Additionally, the Executive Director will serve as the primary contact for all PR/Communication activities, including emails, chapter website, and social media, and will be responsible for meeting revenue goals through event fundraising and non-event fundraising.

The client and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are equal opportunity employers committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.