July 12, 2010
Hiring: Chicago Executive Director

TITLE: Executive Director, Chicago.

REPORTS TO: Anne Mahlum, Founder and President, BOMF; City Advisory Board

SUMMARY: The Executive Director will be the BOMF point of contact for the Advisory Board. Additionally, the ED will oversee fundraising and marketing for the Chicago BOMF chapter and will work with the Founder and President on partnerships and sponsorships specific to and/or headquartered in Chicago.

• First 60 days of role will encompass fundraising activities for chapter growth:

1. Design, implement and manage all existing and new fundraising campaigns and events, including Sneaker Day, BOMF’s Birthday, the Bash, 20in24 and FundRacing, etc.
2. Manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations.
3. Help create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors.
4. Work with BOMF’s grant writer to help identify potential foundation support.
5. Develop plans to grow the organization financially and programmatically.

• First 60 days will also encompass Chicago Advisory Board activities:

1. Establish the Chicago Advisory Board and work with them to help accomplish goals of the organization:
   1. Develop and execute fundraising training for Advisory Board and other leadership volunteers.
   2. Assume responsibility for all development reports to the Board and BOMF management team, and attend all Board meetings.
   3. Assist the Board with recommending and researching potential new members.

• Once staff for Chicago chapter have been selected:

1. Manage the staff to ensure the responsibilities of each individual are being met -- The ED will directly manage the Program Director and Director of Corporate Communications and Special Events.

• Continue to conduct primary fundraising for the chapter.
• Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the BOMF management team and staff.
• Be the public face of the organization for the chapter, which may include media appearances.
• Work with the Director of Media and Social Marketing to be actively promoting the organization via social marketing, media, the website, etc

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of proven experience in fundraising and/or sales is required.
• Must be able to lead, manage and motivate a team. 2-5 years of leadership and/or management experience is required.
• Dynamic personality to convey mission of the organization.
• Unequivocal passion for the organization and the members we serve.
• Desire to attend night and weekend program events.
• Ability to manage time responsibly.
• The ability to develop a strong understanding of the inner-workings of the organization, including the finances, programming and what each staff is responsible for accomplishing.
• Work well with limited direction, as well as be able to be part of a team.

For the appropriate individual, Back on My Feet offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including health insurance, vacation, sick leave and generous holiday schedules. Back on My Feet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.

Please contact Sandi Maro with a resume, race resume, cover letter and list of references.