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Save the Children

Summary

The Director will assist in developing the overall strategy and manage Save the Children's engagement of program advisory boards to promote advocacy and fundraising as well as program, campaign and brand awareness. The Director will serve as the chief architect and point person for the HEART campaign, an ongoing fundraising campaign. The Director reports to the Senior Director, Board Relations and Council Engagement. The Director will stay informed on program issues related to Livelihoods programming for example and inform key members of Resource Development on program priorities and funding needs. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and oversight of a multifaceted engagement strategy for volunteer program advisory boards, that enhances Resource Development's (RD) efforts, provides support and advocacy for program areas and utilizes the various networks and skills of council members to assist in expanding the support base of programs; Assist Senior Director in reviewing existing strategies and programs and implement operational plans and adopt best practices, develop strategy for growth; coordinate HEART capital campaign strategy; Coordinate with Resource Development department regarding program priorities and funding needs; Coordinate with cross - functional teams Director will serve as the primary relationship manager with RD for the Livelihoods and Education program advisory boards Develop support materials for program advisory boards in Education, Livelihoods, and as requested, Newborn and Child Survival; Standardize policies with respect to committee structures and leadership roles and responsibilities Coordinate with marketing and web design teams in developing promotional materials for programs and the HEART capital campaign; This includes brochures, fundraising briefs, concept pieces and microsite development Design, plan and encourage field visits to promote advisory board member engagement and enthusiasm; visit programs in the field; accompany donors on field visit as needed Assist Senior Director and VP, Resource Development in the development and support of a Programs Committee of the Board of Trustees who serve on Program Advisory Boards Coordinate closely with internal and external audiences on advisory board and capital campaign and leadership transitions; identify possible program areas for volunteer engagement expansion. Requirements BA required Minimum 7-8 years' direct experience in the areas of volunteer engagement and management or relationship management; Cause marketing, and advocacy, educational programming, fundraising and/or public relations Knowledge of international development Demonstrated experience working with volunteers, fiduciary and/or advisory boards, education experts, public relations professionals, policy makers and fundraisers Exceptional communication skills, program management, marketing and analytical skills required Ability to travel at least 20% of the time Proven skills in relationship building with external and internal stakeholders; exceptional interpersonal skills and judgment; able to work in a fast -paced environment handling multiple priorities Ability to problem solve; prioritize, meet deadlines Team player Employee Type Full time Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.