Association of Fundraising Professionals
Executive Director
Association of Fundraising Professionals, North Salem, New York, United States
Overview
Executive Director Friends of Karen North Salem, NY www.friendsofkaren.org Friends of Karen is a lifeline of support for families in the New York Tri-State, providing emotional, financial, and advocacy support for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. Founded in 1978 after Sheila Petersen wanted to sustain her close friend’s daughter Karen MacInnes through devastating illness, the organization has grown to provide transformational and life-changing support for an average of 300 children and families per month, ensuring that families and children have what they need to cope, stabilize, and function. Friends of Karen is at a critical moment in its history. After 17 years of sustained executive leadership, the organization seeks to continue to enhance its presence and impact, increase its programs and support services, and expand philanthropic funding. Responsibilities
Partner with the Board of Directors and staff to design and lead the execution of a comprehensive multi-year strategic and operational plan for Friends of Karen, focused on fundraising, marketing, branding, programs, operations, governance, and facilities. Lead a well-functioning staff, bringing a creative and innovative approach to enrich the organization culture, elevate brand awareness, increase engagement, and inspire greater affinity and dedication to the mission. Serve as the chief spokesperson, fundraiser, advocate, and administrator to donors, prospects, the media, and the general public; actively represent the organization in the community to present Friends of Karen’s work, impact, and achievements. Provide effective day-to-day management to ensure operations and long-term strategies are administered in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner. Report to the President, Board of Directors and be accountable to the Board; lead a team of seven direct reports with oversight of 20 professionals in family support, finance and administration, philanthropy, grants management, marketing, database management, and special events. Lead the Senior Management Team, including the Director of Family Support, Assistant Director of Family Support, Director of Finance and Administration, and Regional Director of Long Island/New York Metro Area; engage with the Standing Committees of the Board (Executive, Governance, Finance, Audit, Development and Marketing). Qualifications and Fit
The description notes the need for compassionate and mission-driven leadership; the successful candidate will partner with and engage board committees and manage senior staff to advance the organization’s strategic and operational goals. (Specific formal qualifications are not listed in the provided text.) Application and Contact
Friends of Karen has retained
Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC
to facilitate this executive recruitment. Please send confidential inquiries and applications directly to Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC via e-mail at
FriendsofKaren@glfreeman.com .
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Executive Director Friends of Karen North Salem, NY www.friendsofkaren.org Friends of Karen is a lifeline of support for families in the New York Tri-State, providing emotional, financial, and advocacy support for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. Founded in 1978 after Sheila Petersen wanted to sustain her close friend’s daughter Karen MacInnes through devastating illness, the organization has grown to provide transformational and life-changing support for an average of 300 children and families per month, ensuring that families and children have what they need to cope, stabilize, and function. Friends of Karen is at a critical moment in its history. After 17 years of sustained executive leadership, the organization seeks to continue to enhance its presence and impact, increase its programs and support services, and expand philanthropic funding. Responsibilities
Partner with the Board of Directors and staff to design and lead the execution of a comprehensive multi-year strategic and operational plan for Friends of Karen, focused on fundraising, marketing, branding, programs, operations, governance, and facilities. Lead a well-functioning staff, bringing a creative and innovative approach to enrich the organization culture, elevate brand awareness, increase engagement, and inspire greater affinity and dedication to the mission. Serve as the chief spokesperson, fundraiser, advocate, and administrator to donors, prospects, the media, and the general public; actively represent the organization in the community to present Friends of Karen’s work, impact, and achievements. Provide effective day-to-day management to ensure operations and long-term strategies are administered in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner. Report to the President, Board of Directors and be accountable to the Board; lead a team of seven direct reports with oversight of 20 professionals in family support, finance and administration, philanthropy, grants management, marketing, database management, and special events. Lead the Senior Management Team, including the Director of Family Support, Assistant Director of Family Support, Director of Finance and Administration, and Regional Director of Long Island/New York Metro Area; engage with the Standing Committees of the Board (Executive, Governance, Finance, Audit, Development and Marketing). Qualifications and Fit
The description notes the need for compassionate and mission-driven leadership; the successful candidate will partner with and engage board committees and manage senior staff to advance the organization’s strategic and operational goals. (Specific formal qualifications are not listed in the provided text.) Application and Contact
Friends of Karen has retained
Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC
to facilitate this executive recruitment. Please send confidential inquiries and applications directly to Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC via e-mail at
FriendsofKaren@glfreeman.com .
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