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Cancersupportcommunity

Chief Executive Officer - CSC Arizona

Cancersupportcommunity, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) is a non-profit organization that offers no-cost social-emotional services to anyone impacted by cancer of any type and at any stage. Services are available in English and Spanish, provided in person in the greater Phoenix area, the Verde Valley, and Flagstaff, and virtually via livestream to residents in every corner of Arizona.

Mission Cancer Support Community Arizona uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

Position Description The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides thoughtful and visionary executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. This Phoenix, Arizona based 501(c)3 non-profit is looking for a CEO committed to the vision of the organization – “We believe that Community is Stronger than Cancer. We are a relentless ally for anyone who strives to manage the realities of this disruptive disease. So no one faces cancer alone.”

Responsibilities Board Governance

Maintain regular and ongoing communication to build and manage strong relationships and consensus with the entire Board and its committees, providing leadership, accurate and current information, and support to members at all times

Implement Board policies and procedures and build support for Board decisions amongst staff

In conjunction with the Board, develop periodic strategic planning and ensure implementation of that plan

Development and Fundraising

Drive development, fundraising, and grant management in collaboration with the Chief Mission Officer, leveraging the Board as needed

Initiate, cultivate, and extend relationships with the organization’s portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate supporters

Ensure the organization’s financial stability and sustainability by maintaining healthy cash flow and adequate reserves

Bring the CEO’s philanthropic network into the CSCAZ fold where appropriate

Financial Management and Administration

Provide strategic leadership of the financial, administrative, human resources, and operational functions of the organization in accordance with the mission, objectives, policies, and applicable compliance with the current legal environment

Ensure the overall fiscal integrity of and compliance with the financial and investment policies of the organization

Build and administer the annual budget, with Board approval

Monitor board-approved budget to ensure maximum utilization of resources and optimum financial positioning for the organization

External Relations and Communications

Represent the organization and serve as chief spokesperson publicly with media, at events, conferences, partnership meetings, and Cancer Support Community national headquarters

Present and promote the organization and its mission, programs, partners, and members in a consistently positive manner

Ensure high visibility to prospects and the public, and build interest in engaged philanthropy

Oversee all aspects of the organization’s marketing and public relations

Qualifications

Five years of prior experience as a CEO, Executive Director, or in a related position at a nonprofit, foundation, government, or industry

Strong business acumen and a history of providing visionary leadership at the executive level

The CEO will hold deep-seated values related to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and access

Proven experience executing organizational growth and leading a similar or larger size successful nonprofit and/or related entity

Proven experience working with and leading a nonprofit Board and working with diverse groups of people

Familiarity with diverse business functions such as Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, etc.

Experience and success in motivating, recruiting, developing, retaining, and mentoring high performance, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams

Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills

A bachelor’s or advanced degree or directly related equivalent experience

Ability to work a varied and flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel the Phoenix metro area and statewide as needed

The CEO will be required to reside in or relocate to Metro Phoenix

Submit resumes to Kjones@cscaz.org

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