The American Diabetes Association has an exciting opportunity for the position of Executive Director for the state of Oklahoma. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of the market, possess the ability to expand ADA’s sphere of influence and have demonstrated success in: staff development and leadership; volunteer recruitment and development; strategic planning; special event fund raising; program development; individual giving and stewardship; and corporate development. The Executive Director will be based in either the Oklahoma City or Tulsa office, and will oversee and provide senior-level staff oversight of the statewide Oklahoma Area, including the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets, including the management of staff and volunteers and the development and execution of community-based fundraising and service programs. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: * Develop and manage an annual budget of approximately $1.0 Million * Recruit and engage local community and corporate volunteer leaders * Achieve annual fund raising goals * Direct supervision of 6 person staff team * Develop and manage mission based community programs * Raise awareness of diabetes and the mission of ADA * Provide staff leadership in the development and management of Community Leadership Boards * Proven donor cultivation and solicitation experience and persuasive presentation skills * Bachelor's degree required (Master's and / or business degree a plus) * 8-10 years of progressive experience in similar non-profit organizations * Ability to hire, manage and lead a diverse staff * Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills * Knowledge of the corporate environment and understanding of the greater Oklahoma market * Ability to align local programs with the American Diabetes Association’s Strategic Plan * Ability to cultivate and nurture community coalitions * Both hands-on and oversight experience in conducting special events and individual giving campaigns * Ability to work occasional nights & weekends * Outstanding staff and volunteer leadership skills * Extensive experience in donor stewardship, program delivery, and volunteer recruitment The American Diabetes Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Together We Can Stop Diabetes!

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