Executive Director, Reviv

The Executive Director reports to the Reviv Family Support Foundation (RFSF) Board of Directors and is responsible for the execution of the RFSF mission. S/he is responsible for planning, directing and implementing fundraising activities to support families and programs in alignment with our mission.  The Executive Director will carry out the policies established by the RFSF Board and will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for programs and expansion of programs.

Reviv Family Support Foundation

Executive Director Job Description

Overview

The Executive Director reports to the Reviv Family Support Foundation (RFSF) Board of Directors and is responsible for the execution of the RFSF mission. S/he is responsible for planning, directing and implementing fundraising activities to support families and programs in alignment with our mission.  The Executive Director will carry out the policies established by the RFSF Board and will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for programs and expansion of programs.

Key Functions

Fundraising (40%)

• Direct fundraising campaigns as prioritized by the Board
• Work with the Board and Committee Leaders to recruit volunteers to serve on the Board and Committees
• Create and maintain donor databases
• Solicit new individual donors, corporate sponsors and foundations
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records for all fundraising activities, donor gifts and sponsors
• Acknowledge donors by providing appreciative follow-up and ongoing communications
• Submit grant requests and grant reports to private foundations as required
• Comply with all relevant tax reporting requirements and audits
• Develop methods and contacts for fundraising appeals to individuals and to the corporate community
• Develop relationships in the community to promote and expand RFSF programs

Programs (40%)

• Work closely with Reviv’s Family Support Director to ensure new family referrals are screened, needs documented, and matched to an appropriate family support volunteer
• Prioritize and refine services provided based on family needs / demand and based on budget availability / constraints
• Use creativity to determine how to best leverage RFSF’s resources (network, Reviv Room, non-cash donations, volunteers) to support families
• Develop sustainable relationships with organizations (e.g. University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University) to secure and grow our volunteer network

Administration, Public Relations & Promotion (20%)

• Maintain files and software systems to support all projects and program operations, including RFSF fundraising / donor database
• Assess current processes and systems and identify opportunities for improvements / efficiencies and present recommendations to the Board on a quarterly basis
• Work in conjunction with the Board Treasurer and Committee Leaders to develop and administer the annual budget
• Monitor financial reports and monthly financial statements to insure budget parameters are met
• Actively engage and energize Board members, donors, team members, families, volunteers and partner / sponsor organizations
• Track progress and regularly evaluate program components to measure the successes that can be effectively communicated to the Board, donors and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Flexible, creative and entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of RFSF
• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Social Work
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Experience in fundraising, public relations and marketing
• Experience in event planning
• Experience in financial, personnel, program administration and office management
• Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers