Executive Director
Alzheimer's Association, Central and North Florida Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association, Central and North Florida Chapter is seeking a highly-qualified, experienced, visionary leader to serve as the next Executive Director of our approximately $750,000 organization. The successful candidate will be a highly ethical, experienced, self-starting nonprofit leader and a strong fundraiser and communicator. He or she will be motivated by challenge, capable of balancing multiple priorities and successfully advancing our mission, allowing us to serve the growing number of Floridians affected by Alzheimer's disease.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic, charismatic, mission-focused strategic thinker, equally comfortable and effective working with donors, board members, fellow executives, legislators, staff, and families directly affected by the disease. Self-confident and comfortable in demonstrating significant leadership skills particularly in start up or turnaround organizations, our next executive will have a solid, practical understanding of the difference between governance and operations and the different, but interrelated and crucially important roles of staff and board. A collaborative bridge-builder, he or she will have experience building relationships on behalf of organizations. He or she will be a leader and mentor for staff, a courageous and principled partner for the board, and an effective spokesperson for the Association and the disease across the area of the chapter’s territory. A skilled communicator, he or she will also bring relevant experience managing fund development activities and will help stabilize and grow the chapter to meet the growing need of families and individuals affected by Alzheimer's.
About the Alzheimer's Association, Central & North Florida Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association, Central and North Florida chapter has offices in Gainesville, and Jacksonville, with our chapter’s main office in Orlando. The chapter serves 31 counties in central and northern Florida. Governed by a 10-member board of directors, the chapter has an 8 person staff to provide education, support and resources for those touched by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The chapter also raises awareness as well as funds for research, outreach, and programming through a variety of strategies, including our annual Memory Walk.
The Central & North Florida chapter is part of the national Alzheimer's Association which consists of 77 chapters and a national office based in Chicago. The Association is linked by our commitment to shared fundraising and our common mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Desired Experiences, Qualities and Competencies of the Successful Candidate
To fill this role, we seek an individual with proven experiences and abilities. These will include:
Proven Fundraising Ability: The executive director will position the Central and North Florida chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and its programs to maximize fund development opportunities and will possess knowledge and management experience with all types of fund raising activities, particularly those that drive our work. Focused on the future, she or he will have the ability to manage fundraising as well as awareness building activities, make significant asks and foster relationships, engaging donors of all levels in our work and recognizing and championing the value and potential of our many stakeholders.
Ability to Develop Positive Community Partnerships: The Executive Director will understand, value, and grow our pool of passionate and diverse supporters from across the chapter territory as well as cultivate and leverage relationships with key partners across the state and country in pursuit of our mission. To do this, the ideal candidate will have or will demonstrate their ability to create powerful community partnerships on behalf of our mission. He or she will have experience as an organizational ambassador and bring a presence to his or her work. He or she will be adaptable and flexible while proactively engaging within the unique environments and cultures that make up the chapter territory and stakeholders. He or she will also be highly skilled at listening to and understanding others, creating an environment that accepts and respects individual and cultural differences.
Executive Leadership / Leadership for board, Chair & Committees: The ideal candidate will have experience working with, building, and inspiring nonprofit boards to reach their full potential. He or she will foster team relationships, demonstrating the knowledge, expertise and respect for the roles of committees, individual members, and advisors as well as our governing board of directors. Ensuring appropriate input from stakeholders, staff and volunteers, our next executive will develop strategic operating plans and fiscally responsible budgets in accordance with board direction. Additionally, he or she will also help develop and empower board members, identifying and recruiting new members, and engaging and inspiring current and past board members to help the Association achieve its goals
In addition to the qualities, experiences and skills listed above, the executive director will be highly competent in the following areas:
Financial Management: Experienced in managing budgets of a similar size, the ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with organizations in transition. The successful candidate will ensure appropriate financial structure, understand accounting principles, oversee use of resources, and adhere to revenue and expense budgets.
Adaptability & Flexibility The ideal candidate will have experience adapting to and managing a multifaceted, multi-office organization, demonstrating an ability to adapt and be flexible while proactively engaging with the unique environments and cultures that make up the chapter territory and stakeholders. He or she will be highly skilled at listening to and understanding others, creating an environment that accepts and respects individual and cultural difference and will have a strong reputation for ethical, flexible work with diverse individuals.
Position Requirements
In addition to these essential skills and experiences, the board is seeking an individual with at least five years of demonstrated senior management experience in a non-profit or business management position, as well as the ability and willingness to travel to offices and meetings throughout the chapter’s territory and to national meetings on behalf of the chapter. A master’s degree in public, health or business administration, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.
To apply, please send electronic copies of resumes, cover letters, and salary history to cnflhr@alz.org by April 27. EOE. No phone calls, please.
