Fargo, North dakota
Managing Director, Giving Hearts Day Job Opening in Fargo, North dakota - Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) is seeking an exceptionally hard working, strategic, and mission-driven leader to build on the success of Giving Hearts Day. This role requires a proven leader who can manage people and projects within a complex environment.
The purpose of this role is to provide a ?continually innovating? fundraising platform that equips charities to generate substantial resources to produce exceptional results for the people they serve. This role will be very challenging and rewarding for the right person. It requires excellent strategy, relationship, and project management abilities.
The person in this role must manage complexity and be able to boldly innovate, improve systems, procedures, technology, and structure and help participants use them to succeed. The person in this role will encourage and facilitate high levels of collaboration and innovation to continue to grow the platform so charities can fuel their missions.
FUNDAMENTAL OUTCOMES OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
High rates of participating charity donor retention on GHD.
Substantial increases in new donors giving to charities through the GHD effort.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS
Brand Ambassador - Be a high-energy, charismatic, light-up-the-room presence to further enhance the positive reputation and brand of Giving Hearts Day through public relations, speaking engagements, and proactive with key stakeholders, partners, and target audiences.
10x Strategy- Leveraging an mindset, create a compelling vision and a comprehensive, clear, and courageous strategy to grow Giving Hearts Day in its potential to help nonprofits expand their donor base and results.
Operational Effectiveness - Efficiently and effectively execute a detailed and actionable operations plan to crush the goals laid out in the strategy.
Systems Optimization- Collaborate with external experts to design, implement, and continuously improve key systems and procedures to seamlessly manage application criteria, participants, boosts, and business intelligence (data).
Innovation Culture- Create a laboratory of bold thinking and experimentation to ensure an innovation culture and process is instilled and embraced in all GHD activities.
Marketing and Communications Engagement- Lead and engage internal and external experts in the creation and execution of a world class marketing and communications strategy to dramatically increase public engagement with the brand resulting in donor retention and growth for charities on Giving Hearts Day.
Event Planning- Brilliantly stage and market the GHD event for volunteer and staff team, donors, charities and business partners.
Team and Partner Leadership -Effectively recruit, engage, and orchestrate the efforts of a diverse team of staff members, external consultants, and key partners.
IS THIS ROLE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?
This role will be an ideal fit for someone who is driven to make big difference and has a proven track record as a servant leader.
The ideal candidate for this position will also have the following experience, characteristics, and skill-sets:
Driven by putting people and process into place to improve people?s lives
Extremely hard worker that has one main speed, ?full-throttle?
Strategic thinker who can also drill down and plan for detailed implementation
Charismatic and influential, lights up a room
Warrior against the status quo
Excellent communicator, internally and externally, able to inspire calls to action
Constantly curious about how to improve exponentially
Over 8 years? professional experience and a strong track record of leading, managing, coaching, and developing highly-talented staff.
Proven track record of driving operational efficiency while maintaining quality and engagement.
Possesses and demonstrates high character and integrity in all ways, and is an active, respectable member of the community.
Bachelor?s degree is required. Masters or advanced degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, but not required.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Minimum of bachelor?s degree preferred.
Eight years of highly successful experience in innovatively managing programs and/or complex projects.
Outstanding professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Possess strong customer service skills.
Possess proficient use of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, problem-solving and time management skills.
Requires willingness and love of working with a higher purpose and a flexible schedule at times.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
DMF offers an exceptional reward package. Please feel free to reach out to Sagency (contact info below) for a candid conversation about the package.
The benefits package for this position includes:
Very competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k Retirement
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
THE SEARCH
Sagency, a Fargo, ND executive search and leadership consulting firm, has been retained by DMF to conduct this search for Managing Director of Giving Hearts Day. Sagency consultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help DMF review a final group for consideration. The search will be facilitated by Mike Meagher and Tami Kilzer of Sagency.
The search will be conducted in a professional manner and all potential candidates will be given consideration. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and confidentiality. Sagency and DMF are equal opportunity employers.
If after reading this Opportunity Profile you believe your experience, skills, and passion may be a strong match for this role and DMF, we would like to engage with you. Please read below for the first part of the application and selection process.
THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Step 1: Interested candidates complete the online application by navigating here: /opportunities/#/jobs/31
Copy and paste a cover letter.
Upload your resume.
The online application will be posted until the position is filled. If you are interested in the position, please inquire as soon as possible.
Step 2: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant will schedule an initial 15-30 minute phone call with qualified applicants.
Step 3: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant will schedule a 60-minute interview with specific candidates.
Step 4: After this initial interview process with Sagency, qualified candidates will be asked to complete an online assessment prior to scheduling an interview with DMF.
Step 5: First round interviews with DMF.
The ideal start date for this position would be sometime in October 2017.
Please contact Tami Kilzer at or tami(at) or Mike Meagher at or mike(at) with any questions.
Thank you for your time and interest in this position.
Please go to /opportunities/#/jobs/31 to apply for this position.
ABOUT GIVING HEARTS DAY AND DAKOTA MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Dakota Medical, Impact and Alex Stern Family Foundations jointly host this x-hour online giving day that has dramatically increased the fundraising success of charities across North Dakota and western Minnesota. The tenth annual Giving Hearts Day, on February 9, 2017, continued a tradition as a record-breaking fundraising phenomenon by helping charities raise over $10.6 million in one day.
In addition to leveraging the GHD giving platform, charities involved in Giving Heart?s Day are actively trained, coached and supported to become outstanding in recruiting and retaining donors. The fundraising coaching and training is delivered through an enduring partnership with The Impact Institute.
Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) is a nonprofit public charity that directs bold, ambitious health initiatives, leads comprehensive projects, and works collaboratively with other organizations. Since 1996, DMF has invested over $82 million in grants and initiatives. High expectations and accountability for results help DMF make significant progress as a recognized leader in measurably improving health and access to healthcare services.
EEO Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 to $130,000.00 /year
Job Location:
Fargo, ND
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
professional: 8 years
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