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  TITLE: Director March for Babies

REPORTS TO: State Director

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement

POSITION PURPOSE:
This position leads Chapter March for Babies program to include: development of teams, sponsorship and other revenue, volunteer leadership recruitment, planning, materials, training and staff management.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Directly supervise Greater Metro Atlanta March for Babies team (staff & budget)
  • 9 staff, 4 march sites with budget of almost $4 million dollars
  • Develop and execute Chapter strategic plan for March for Babies to include: teams, sponsorship, promotions and walker retention.  Georgia Chapter March for Babies budget - $6.8 million + 
  • Recruit, develop and manage National and Chapter team process.
  • Recruit and develop high level volunteer leaders.
  • Prospect and secure new corporate sponsorships and renew/upgrade existing sponsors.
  • Lead the growth of the March for Babies program for the Georgia Chapter including volunteer & staff development and training.
  • Help coordinate the use of the Chapter Walk Management System (CWMS) and other systems to manage information, data and money for the Georgia Chapter.
  • Coordinate ordering for items such as incentives and help ensure uniformity of materials Chapterwide.

 



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Min.5 years job related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Experience in fundraising, event planning, corporate sponsorship recruitment, volunteer and staff management.  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, planning, presentation, implementation, teambuilding, and computer skills.
  • Proficiency in budget management, presentation and negotiation skills, and managing/motivating staff and volunteers to achieve established goals.

 



Mark Gibson
March of Dimes
1776 Peachtree Street, NW #100
Atlanta, GA  30309
Fax: (404)-355-7723
E-mail: mgibson@marchofdimes.com


 
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