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Position: Area Director, Philadelphia
Reports to: Vice President, East Central Division.
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Location: Fully remote, candidates must be located in the Philadelphia area
About AFSP
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
Philadelphia Chapter
As a part of AFSPs growing nationwide network of chapters, the Philadelphia Chapter brings together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in their communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize the chapter.
Position Summary
Responsible for working closely with a network of volunteers to implement AFSPs fundraising and program initiatives in Philadelphia.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead all fundraising and community engagement activities for the area
- Implement AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks and other approved fundraising within the assigned market, including additional fundraising events
- Determine fundraising goals and develop cashflow projects for fundraising events
- Responsible for development and support of the Chapter board and committees within the market
- Work closely with volunteer leadership to solicit sponsorship, giveaways and auction items for events
- Responsible for volunteer management, including recruiting, training, assigning and recognizing volunteers within assigned market area
- Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote AFSPs message, build support for our mission and increase involvement in AFSP events and programs
- Work with media to publicize AFSP events and mission and to heighten public awareness and reach fundraising goals
- Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including survivor programs, education programs and awareness initiatives
- Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on accounts payable and receivables
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
- Minimum of three years experience in nonprofit special event fundraising
- Some program experience preferred
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills required
Benefits
AFSP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary range for this role is $60,000-$65,000.
AFSP has retained the exclusive services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Amanda McReynolds-Doran at amanda@charitysearchgroup.com or visit (link removed)
AFSP is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and/or identity, criminal record, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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