Executive Director

Executive Director - Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation

Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization addressing hunger, access to healthcare, mental health and student supports. Based in Enumclaw, WA, RFWF serves the greater Enumclaw/Buckley Plateau.

The Executive Director leads the organization’s development and programming operations with a team of 5 employees and hundreds of volunteers. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for strategic planning, fundraising/development, program oversight, team leadership, communications/marketing, compliance, Human Resources and Administration.

Areas of Responsibility:

Strategic Planning

· Work with Board of Trustees to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize RFWF’s goals and objectives. This may include strategic planning meetings/retreats, forming and supporting related committees, etc.

· Communicate strategic plans, both organization-wide and micro-level as they relate to specific programs/activities, to all team members and partners.

· Develop partnerships with stakeholders, community partners and other relevant parties to develop and achieve goals and objectives outlined in strategic plans.

· Continually assess community resources and needs. Develop and adapt solutions to solve for outstanding and emerging need.

Development/Fundraising

· Develop and implement multi-touch and multi-channel donor journey with focus on both acquisition and retention.

· Continually monitor success of fundraising activities to include acquisition and retention rates, ROI and competitive analysis.

· Focus fundraising efforts on individual/corporate donors, grants, annual gala as well as planned giving program development.

· Oversee staff and volunteers who manage and implement RFWF’s annual fundraising gala and other supporting fundraising events throughout the year.

· Identify, secure and report on grant funding from foundation, corporate and local government sources.

· Oversee Bloomerang donor management system (CRM tool).

Communications, Marketing & Brand

· Develop, implement and protect brand identity representative of Foundation mission and values.

· Ensure that brand is consistently and clearly communicated through each interaction across the organization.

· Develop and implement multi-channel marketing and communications plan utilizing digital, social, written and in-person touchpoints.

· Design and distribute communications across all channels (web, email, print, social).

· Secure speaking engagements among local and regional partnerships, government agencies, clubs, community events, etc.

· Serve as public relations contact for local news outlets, partner communications, etc.

· Serve on local boards and committees focused on improving the communities we serve.

Budget & Board Relations

· Develop and monitor annual operating budget of over $750,000

· Continually monitor financials across the organization using Quickbooks Online software

· Organize and support the Foundation President in implementing monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees.

· Work closely with the Foundation’s Treasurer to prepare financial reports for the monthly finance committee meeting.

· Support any and all sub-committees of the Board of Trustees.

· Manage payroll to ensure staff are paid accurately and in accordance with state and federal law.

· Monitor and approve staff expenses as they fit within the annual budget.

Team Leadership

· Identify, recruit, train and lead a team of employees and volunteers who can lead departments and manage business functions.

· Monitor operations and ensure that employees and volunteers comply with regulatory and legal requirements.

· Create a positive culture that represents the nature of RFWF mission and motivates employees.

Other

· Oversee building operations including supervision of scheduling, maintenance, community use, costs, etc.

· Identify and develop capital plans including fundraising and project management. See projects through to completion and keep Board of Trustees and other stakeholders informed throughout. Examples include facility acquisition/expansion, vehicle acquisition, etc.

· Partner with local service organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Plateau Outreach Ministries and others as needed

Position Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Non-profit Administration, Communications or related area of study.

· 10 years in human services field with increasing level of responsibility.

·  5 years staff supervision.

·  5 years budget development and monitoring.

·   5 years in multi-channel communication.

·   Proficiency with the following technical applications:

o  Microsoft Office

o  Google Suite

o  Graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.

o  3 years in CRM and/or Donor Management tools

o  2 years with Quickbooks or equivalent bookkeeping software

o  3-5 years of Grant Writing experience preferred

Compensation

The Executive Director is a full-time, salaried position and requires at least 40 hours per week. Work hours include in-office, outside meetings/events and remote possibilities.

Salary range is $110,000 - $140,000

Benefits include:

o  3% SIMPLE IRA retirement match

o  $300/mo wellness stipend

o  10 paid holidays

o  25 days PTO