Financial Assistance program in 2015 to provide emergency financial aid to individuals in need during breast cancer treatment. Funds provide help with non-medical expenses, such as food, transportation, rent and utility payments. In 2020, Pink Aid expanded its Emergency Financial Assistance program beyond its chapters in Connecticut and Long Island, to provide nationwide financial assistance.
Pink Aid also provides annual grants to local Connecticut and Long Island nonprofits that provide support to individuals and families that are underserved and currently undergoing breast cancer treatment or need compassionate care assistance. Position: Pink Aid seeks a dynamic, motivated, and entrepreneurial
leader, whose primary focus is on national fundraising, to be their next Executive Director. Reporting to Pink Aid’s Co-presidents and Board of Directors, the Executive Director will work to establish annual and long-range goals, secure national funding, cultivate donor relationships, and implement strategies and policies to foster the growth and quality of the organization.
The Executive Director will be responsible for the management and direction of all aspects of day-to-day operations, including the supervision of staff and volunteers, development of management systems and procedures, fiscal responsibility, and the evaluation and improvement of all resources. Building a national donor
base and network will be a top priority for this role as Pink Aid works toward its goals of expanding its impact and increasing support to women across the country.
The Executive Director will be experienced in fundraising strategies and implementation, long-term strategic planning, and have proven success in securing significant funding through corporate sponsorships, foundations, fundraising events, annual campaigns, and major individual donors. The ideal candidate will be a visionary who believes in supporting underserved women and their families during breast cancer treatment. They must be enthusiastic about serving as the face and voice of the organization to successfully engage and motivate stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal skills are critical to this role. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board and staff in a transparent, honest fashion that promotes inclusiveness, cooperation, and teamwork. They must be a relentless optimist and motivational leader who will confidently guide Pink Aid into its next period of expansion. They will work to create consistency and cohesion with the Board, Founders, Co-presidents, and staff to ensure alignment to a single vision and strategic plan. In addition, the Executive Director will be bright, diplomatic, analytical, creative, of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment as well as a sense of humor, humility, and compassion.
Responsibilities: Develop and implement a strategic plan that will advance the organization’s mission and expand Pink Aid’s national footprint; sustain and increase revenue, efficiency, and growth; ensure that the goals established in the annual and long-range strategic plans are accomplished. In collaboration with the Board and Presidents, lead the organization in all fundraising activities; cultivate and maintain relationships with major individual donors; build and maintain foundation and corporate support; oversee all fundraising events; oversee grant schedule and grant writing; create proposals and presentation materials for stakeholders; ensure deadlines are met and new funding opportunities are identified; backss and communicate outcomes to donors and foundations.
Oversee the grants program; work with volunteer groups that are involved in the review process and granting of funds. Promote the organization by serving as the chief spokesperson for Pink Aid; build and maintain essential community partnerships and donor relationships.
Direct and maintain communications at the Board level and to the community both within CT and Long Island and nationally. Oversee marketing initiatives, including newsletters, mailings, event materials, website, and social media; maintain consistency of messaging across all platforms. Prioritize regular evaluation of the impact of the organization and its resources. Update, enhance, and implement Pink Aid’s policies, systems, and procedures to improve the overall operations and effectiveness of the organization. Delegate responsibilities and assure accountability; actively seek feedback from staff, Board members, and key stakeholders to promote development as a leader.
Work to ensure timely and accurate creation, management, and analyses of budgets, expenditure reports, and operational data; engage the Board in its governance and fundraising goals by communicating opportunities, strategic choices, and the status of internal and external issues affecting the organization. Work with the Board to cultivate a strong pipeline of new and diverse members; create a strategic plan for developing a national Board; provide resources that will enable all members to serve as brand ambassadors for the organization.
Develop part-time staff members to promote autonomy in a positive and supportive work environment; meet regularly with staff to champion a culture of collaboration and open communication. Establish and maintain an environment that attracts, motivates, and retains highly qualified volunteers and staff members. Qualifications: Minimum of ten years senior level experience in the nonprofit sector and/or equivalent business experience, with at least seven years in a senior management position and preferably with at least several years of nonprofit experience.
History of success in identifying, securing, and increasing funding/revenue sources, preferably on a national level; demonstrated ability to attract and sustain philanthropic funding; proven success in event planning, donor management, solicitation of major gifts, and grant writing. Passion, optimism, integrity, mission-driven commitment, and self-direction, as well as a strong commitment to serving women and families in treatment for breast cancer. Strong financial and business acumen, including an understanding of operations, technology, and strategic marketing; experience in creating and managing budgets.
Ability to develop financial plans, analyze and interpret financial data, and manage resources. Demonstrated strong organizational skills; able to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines; self-motivated and proactive. Professional oral and written communication skills, including experience speaking publicly in diverse forums. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire trust, communicate objectives, and motivate staff, Board, donors, and partners. Entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to seek out creative approaches to fundraising and marketing strategies.
Ability to manage and oversee large volunteer workforce. Demonstrated experience in leading organizational expansion. Ability to work outside of standard hours as needed. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required. Experience with Quick-books, Donor Perfect (or other donor database systems), Constant Contact and Word Press preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Pink Aid has offices in Westport, CT, and Huntington, Long Island, NY, but this role can be flexible with remote work opportunities. Salary is expected to be in the $150K to $175K range.
All positions at Pink Aid are filled without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply. For more information about Pink Aid, please visit their website at Westport
Background: In 1982, an emergency shelter opened its doors in the basement of the First Congregational Church in Stamford. Under the sponsorship of The Council of Churches and Synagogues, the shelter was able to serve up to 60 people a night. In July of 1985, the “Shelter for the Homeless” was formed as an independent nonprofit service agency operating under the guidance of a Board of Directors.
In 1988, the agency raised over two-million dollars to purchase and renovate the building at 597 Pacific Street, ultimately leading to a change in name to “Pacific House. ” Since that time, the agency has evolved to provide health related and functional services to the men and young adults who
stay at the shelter. It then expanded its services by purchasing or building 13 residential buildings in Stamford and Norwalk, CT to provide safe, affordable and supportive housing for people struggling with homelessness.
Currently, Pacific House has annual revenues of $7.5M, $24M in assets, and a staff of 45 people. It works with numerous other agencies in Fairfield County to provide a “Continum of Care” to its residents. It serves up to 90 men and young adults in the shelter and provides housing for an additional 130 people in its residential buildings. Position: Pacific House seeks a motivated and entrepreneurial leader to work with the Board and staff as they embark on a significant
expansion plan to double the permenant housing capacity of the organization.
This expansion will require expertise in permanent supportive housing, fund development, strategic planning, and organizational expertise, as well as confidence in decision making in relation to capital projects and capacity building. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the leadership of and direction of all aspects of day-to-day operations, including the supervision of staff and volunteers, development of management systems and procedures, fiscal responsibility, and the evaluation and improvement of resources. This seasoned leader will be able to capitalize on the past successes of Pacific House by developing and implementing a successful fundraising plan to help expand services and resources.
They will be highly visible in the community and adept at establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships, especially with other human services organizations. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful leader with experience building, supporting, and developing teams. The candidate must be able to manage people effectively and be an agent for positive cultural change. They will have a deep commitment to serving the mission of ending homelessness through housing development and supportive services—ideally possessing experience in the housing sector to implement plans to expand the number of supportive housing units.
Excellent communication skills and decisiveness are critical to this role, as is the ability to work closely with the Board and staff in a transparent, honest fashion with frequent and robust reporting. The Executive Director must be enthusiastic about serving as the face and voice of the organization to successfully engage and motivate stakeholders. In addition, the Executive Director will be diplomatic, analytical, compassionate, of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment.
Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operations of Pacific House; maintain high-quality services; ensure compliance; and provide a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for both staff and clients. Together with the Board, communicate and sustain a clear vision, mission and strategy for the organization that covers overall programmatic, financial and operational systems, processes and practices. Evaluate and address issues that affect the organization with agility, open-mindedness, and a commitment to meeting the needs of the community and staff.
Identify and implement staffing changes and requirements to create an efficient, positive, and supportive work environment; attract and retain quality staff members; meet regularly with staff to champion a culture of collaboration and open communication. Create and implement a strong fundraising plan, including support and planning of events; build and maintain relationships with donors – individual, foundation and corporate – and create new avenues of fundraising in collaboration with the development team; work closely with external consultants and partners to secure funding for current programs, as well as funding to continue to expand housing resources.
Cultivate a strong working relationship with the Board and staff based on trust, confidence, and transparency. Develop and update internal policies, procedures, and protocols, including those related to human resources, data management and reporting, and direct services. Oversee the management of annual budgets and quarterly financial reports; set long- and short-term financial objectives that will facilitate growth. Oversee all marketing and public relations activities, including social media, effectively communicating the policy positions, mission, and work of the organization.
Comply with local, state, and national regulations, as well as those of major non-governmental funders. Establish relationships with the appropriate state officials and financial institutions. Participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand; develop strategic partnerships to further increase community awareness and expand programs. Keep up to date on programmatic trends and community needs in order to propose and implement innovative changes in services. Qualifications: Minimum of ten years senior level experience in the nonprofit and/or equivalent business experience, preferably with at least several years of nonprofit experience.
High emotional intelligence and an open leadership style; strong interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire trust, clearly communicate objectives, and motivate staff. Experienced fundraiser, including managing grants, overseeing events, managing restricted project funds, and ensuring overall accountability to donors. Solid experience working with and supporting a Board of directors, including Board development and management.
Relationship builder with the know-how to cultivate and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders in the community, including current/prospective funders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task effectively, as well as address and solve problems or issues as they arise. Exceptional oral and written communications abilities. Experience working with and respect for culturally diverse stakeholders. Experience with housing development and proven success securing funding for significant development projects. Experience in public relations and marketing. An entrepreneurial spirit and strategic growth mindset, comfortable with and capable of driving meaningful change; experience with change management preferred; innovative approach to business planning.
Deep, personal commitment to the mission and vision of Pacific House. Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in business, human resources, or finance required, with additional social services education preferred. Compensation: The salary for this position will be commensurate with the experience required for the role. This position would be on-site in Stamford, CT with remote working as an exception. For more information on Pacific House, please visit their website at: www.
pacifichouse. org All positions at Pacific House are filled without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
