March of Dimes

  TITLE: Division Director

REPORTS TO: State Director

LOCATION: Topeka, KS

REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement

POSITION PURPOSE:
Organize and manage all activities in the division including volunteer leadership, fundraising, programs, public affairs, staff development and communications.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plan and execute March for Babies including revenue leadership, sponsorship and teams.
  • Recruit, develop and support influential volunteer leaders for board and fundraising activities. 
  • Plan and execute special events and explore and develop new sources of income for the division.
  • Grow division annual giving income through personal recruitment of individual gifts, cultivation and solicitation of community foundations.
  • Grow division net income, performance margin, productivity and profitability through expense reductions and increased revenue.
  • Secure sponsorship base for fundraising events.
  • Provide organization visibility through public relations and promotional efforts.
  • Hire, train and manage Division Community Director.
  • Manage office and maintain division records.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education
  • Three years experience in fundraising or related field such as sales with successful track record of income growth
  • Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
  • Ability to function in a fast paced environment and deal with multiple priorities


Ken Jackson, State Director
March of Dimes
4400 College Blvd, Suite 180
Overland Park, KS 66211
Fax:   913-469-3661
E-mail: kjackson@marchofdimes.com


 
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