Executive Director at American Academy of Periodontology Foundation in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities as the Executive Director

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the AAPF and reports directly to the AAPF's Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for the consistent achievement of the organization's mission and financial objectives, especially fundraising and development. The Executive Director promotes the strategic vision of the organization and manages the daily operations of the Chicago-based team. Serving as the staff liaison to the Board (16 members), the Executive Director develops the annual budget (currently $1.3 million); works to assure that the organization has a long-range strategy that achieves its mission; works with the Board and staff to provide direction for the organization and leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans; and maintains a working knowledge of developments and trends in periodontology and dental industry.

The Executive Director also provides leadership by initiating, building and managing multiple constituencies and collaborations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Board of Periodontology, academia and dental industry.

Performance Objectives:

1. Visionary Leadership and Strategy

* Serve as a resource to the Board regarding vision and leadership in the development and execution of long and short-term strategies, vision, and adherence to mission.

* Develop an operational plan incorporating goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization. Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization's programs.

* Support the volunteer-driven AAPF Board Officers, Directors, and Committees, and serve as staff liaison to the Board and particular committees.

* Oversee administration and operations of the organization consistent with the Foundation's by-laws and governance policies, in a legally compliant, ethical, and transparent manner.

* Ensure the work and impact of AAPF is well known to the oral health community and academic, research, and industry partners.

2. Relationship Management

* Work closely with the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Board of Periodontology to align activities in keeping with AAPF's mission.

* Serve as an articulate, passionate, and visible advocate and spokesperson for AAPF to periodontists, academia, dental industry and other institutional partners.

* Establish and build a presence in the Dental Philanthropy Network to keep abreast of industry issues.

* Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the Board of Directors and committees to strengthen peer-to-peer fundraising, proper governance and excellence in awards granted by AAPF.

* Deal diplomatically and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.

* Promote the AAPF to potential partners and evaluate the financial and political viability of all potential partnerships.

3. Revenue Development

* One of the primary responsibilities of the executive director is to proactively engage in fundraising endeavors and to cultivate personal relationships with private and corporate entities.

* Expand and diversify all revenue streams. Cultivate a portfolio of relationships related to all revenue sources and lead stewardship activities on major fundable initiatives for the organization.

* Work with and provide training for the Board to create an overall culture of philanthropy. Foster greater Board involvement in fundraising and friend raising, including prospect/donor identification, peer-to-peer outreach, meeting with funders, knowledge exchange, and/or donor stewardship.

* Oversee the development and implementation of fundraising plans that support strategies and priorities adopted by the Board of Directors.

* Guide and mentor the staff team in the creation and implementation of a plan to identify and build strong relationships with key donors, volunteers and partners.

4. Administration and Staff Management

* Establish a positive, healthy, and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity. Mentor and lead staff in maximizing their performance in executing operational aspects of the Foundation.

* Evaluate policies, roles, infrastructure and technology, making certain that roles are clearly defined and accountable, to achieve maximum impact of the Foundation's vision and strategic plan.

* Work with the Board, staff, accountant and investment managers to prepare a comprehensive budget. Ensure responsible fiscal management and reporting, investment stewardship and oversight, and budget preparation.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state and federal licensing and reporting requirements.

* Demonstrate prudent and efficient use of all organizational resources, maintain internal controls and record keeping, and manage financial activity, reviews and audits.

Qualifications

* Has values that align with the Foundation's mission.

* A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transparent leadership and management with documented ability to manage staff and lead teams. Preference will be given to those with healthcare foundation leadership experience.

* Fundraising expertise: Proven track record in donor cultivation, solicitation, gift closing, and stewardship with philanthropic partners.

* Successful non-profit organization experience.

* Entrepreneurial spirit, creative problem solver, strong collaborator and relationship builder.

* Strong analytic and strategic-thinking skills. A demonstrated ability to create, implement, and monitor complex plans and translate those plans into goals and concrete strategies is required.

* Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internal and external, to achieve the goals of the organization.

* A minimum of 5 years managing activities and related budgets and reporting.

* Demonstrated ability to develop a highly productive, effective team by mentoring staff, building and leading teams, and enhancing professionalism.

* Experience working with academicians in developing award and education programs.

* Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills.

* Willingness to be flexible, versatile and tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Values teamwork, personal responsibility and a strong sense of work ownership.

* Career track record that shows stability with an organization.

* BA/BS required, Advanced degree or higher desirable.

* CFRE preferred.

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume in one combined pdf by May 31, 2024 to: https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=ZLBRIQBC

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