Executive Director

Executive Director – New Albany, Ohio

To apply: https://canine.org/about/careers/

Why Join Our Team?

As a Canine Companions employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.  You’ll give independence and give a dog a job!

Canine Companions' dedication to our mission is only equaled to our dedication to our employees.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical, dental and vision for staff 13 paid holidays, including an Inclusion Holiday Generous time off program, including hours to serve your community Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan Employee Assistance Program Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress.

 “I am so thankful and proud to work for an organization that not only cares about the people it serves, but also for the people it hires to provide the services.” - Senior Fundraising Team Member

About the Position

As Executive Director, you will be an integral member of our team as you plan, coordinate, implement and manage the fund development and community outreach in the region.  The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of regional development and administration, to support the program functions in accordance with national management.

A typical day as an Executive Director may include:

• Coordinating with the Chief Development Officer, to develop and implement a comprehensive regional fundraising plan; achieves or exceeds goals
• Empowering and supporting the regional board, chapters, and volunteer group fundraising and outreach efforts
• Identifying, cultivating, closing, and stewarding various donor opportunities and relationships.  Traveling throughout the region as needed to do so.
• Developing and working with the regional board
• Advancing the Canine Companions’ mission, vision, and core values by building relationships with members of the community
• Recruiting, managing, and retaining a high-performing team. 
• Modeling and inspiring exemplary teamwork, community, compassionate service and excellence. 
• Collaborating with team members to ensure that all departments interact, celebrate, and train together as one team Working with National management to develop the annual regional income and expense budget 

EXPECTATIONS:

To be successful in this position:

Must Haves:

• A minimum of seven years of professional fundraising and/or business development experience in a mission driven environment with proven ability to secure charitable gifts of $100,000 and above. 
• Proven ability to attract and optimize relationships with community, corporate and foundation leaders, donors and volunteers. 
• A minimum of five years of demonstrated success in staff leadership and management with knowledge of fundraising principles and practices. 

Nice To Haves:

• Experience in event planning and organization and volunteer management preferred. 
• CFRE preferred.

SCHEDULE: Full Time

RATE OF PAY: Starting at $130,000 annually 

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.