Executive Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Cancer Pathways Executive Director (ED) leads and manages the organization overseeing operations, finances, programs, staff and volunteers. They drive strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder relationships to achieve the organization's mission and goals.

Cancer Pathway’s mission is to provide support, education, and community for anyone affected by cancer before, during or after their cancer experience. The ED advances the organization’s mission serving diverse constituencies and has a clarity of vision, and operation aptitude to anticipate future opportunities and challenges and develop achievable solutions.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum education/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including Health/ Social Work. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in senior level leadership and organizational management in a nonprofit.
• The ideal candidate leads by example to develop and support a high performing team; setting strategic objectives and developing and managing a budget.
• Strong marketing, public relations and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures; including securing major gifts and building donor relationships.
• Strong advocacy skills and prior legislative, governmental and department of health relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.

Desired Skills:

Effective Communications/Leadership – Strong writing and public speaking and story-telling skills.

• Ability to share your passion for the organization’s mission with others.

Financial Management – Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting and fund raising.

• The ability to set priorities and implement solutions effectively

Strategic Planning Ability to assess the organization’s progress towards its mission and take action to achieve goals including broadening the financial reach within the community.

Adaptability and Resilience – the ability to multi-task and adjust as needed.

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in programming and the workplace.

Responsibilities:

Strategy – Develop and implement strategies that align with the organization’s mission and goals.

Staff Leadership – Provide leadership to and manage the efforts of staff to ensure appropriate support of all departments.

• Recruit and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing career coaching, growth and person development for staff.

Stakeholder Relationships – Represent and develop relationship with stakeholders that will help forward the mission of the organization.

Board Collaboration – Develop, maintain, and support a high performing Board of Directors. Work closely with the board members to define and communicate the organization’s vision and direction.

Financial Management – Develop, execute and manage the organization’s finances, including monitoring financial performance, tracking revenue and expenses, and ensuring that the organization is operating within its budget.

Fundraising and Programs – Ensure that programs and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives. Prepare accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate variances and performance trends.

Reporting – Oversee and report on the organization’s results for the Board of Directors, regulators and other required parties.

Personal traits:

• Passion and vision, with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of those affected by cancer
• Resilience and adaptability; with the ability to navigate challenges in a fast paced environment.
• Collaborative and approachable; with a transparent and inclusive leadership style.
• A sense of humor while inspiring empathy in staff, volunteers, donors and the community.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan (403B), paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth
• Salary Range $120,000- $150,000 / year

TO APPLY PLEASE SEND RESUME / COVER LETTER TO: hiring@cancerpathways.org