Job Description

WellPartners is seeking its first Executive Director as it transitions from an LLC owned by United Way of the Midlands (UWM) into a standalone non-profit over the next year. We are seeking an individual to lead this journey and grow the capacity of the clinics to serve more people in need. The candidate will lead a strong team of clinic professionals and volunteers. During the transition, oversight will be provided by an Advisory Council that works in collaboration with the Board of Directors of UWM. The Executive Director will work to build the current Advisory Council into a vibrant, high functioning Board of Directors.

Reports to: UWM VP of Community Impact

Located: Columbia, SC

Areas of Responsibility

Vision and Strategic Planning (Approximately 25% of time)

• Board recruitment and development to promote high functioning fundraising, governance, and operations.
• Establish the organization, grow, and lead the staff, and expand organizational capacity to support future growth.
• Develop and implement the long-range strategic plan for WellPartners.

Fundraising (Approximately 50% of time)

• Develop and implement a multi-year strategic plan for philanthropic advancement with measurable outcomes.
• Grant development and oversee management of current and new opportunities.
• Create and execute a strategic fundraising plan that includes an annual development plan.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with local and state leaders and other officials.
• Proactively seek new and diversified philanthropic support.
• Build and maintain a personal portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Direct all fundraising responsibilities including pipeline development, prospect tracking, strategy, and task assignment.
• Design and produce fundraising materials and collateral.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson, representative, and ambassador of WellPartners.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical issues related to fundraising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business/public administration, policy, public health, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of substantial senior level experience, including fundraising, strategic planning, organizational growth and development, staff management, and external relations skills, preferably in hospitals or health care setting.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience as a manager or director in a non-profit setting.
• Proven ability to work effectively with underrepresented communities including communities of color, low-income populations, youth, women, women of color and/or rural populations.
• Experience working collaboratively and transparently with a Board of Directors or similar volunteer leadership group (with an emphasis on strategic planning and organizational growth).
• Experience with the implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans with evidence of effectiveness in marketing, solicitation of donors, and key performance indicators.
• Experience with direct solicitation, annual giving, major gifts, or capital campaigns.
• Previous financial oversight and budget management responsibility for an organization of comparable size and complexity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and with attention to accuracy, details, and deadlines.
• Ability to lead and inspire staff to build an effective team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; writing samples may be requested.
• A sense of empathy in supporting patients and their families.
• Knowledge of public relations and marketing techniques.
• Knowledge of generally accepted principles of non-profit financial management.
• Superior interpersonal skills with track record of developing and sustaining strong benefactor relationships with organizations and individuals.
• Demonstrated responsibility in maintaining strict confidence as it relates to donor relationships as well as the privacy of patients and families.
• Knowledge of board governance and skill in cultivating board engagement.
• Knowledge of database management and software used in fundraising.

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