A swift mission and transcendent experience is the journey the Make-A-Wish Foundation takes into a child's deepest desire and dream. For truly, to grant a wish is not only to unwrap the gift of a dream, but also to grant inspiration and hope in the midst of their reality. – Veronica, wish mom
This position serves as part of a team that monitors the overall performance of Make-A-Wish Foundation affiliates across the country, and implements action plans to help chapters improve their performance. This position works with an assigned case load of chapters, providing support and training in the areas of chapter operations, development, wish granting, fundraising, financial management and board development. Ensures chapter adherence to national policies, and serves as a consultant to assigned chapter staff and chapter board leadership.
The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in related field, master’s degree preferred and five years of related work and senior level managerial or executive experience in a nonprofit environment. The candidate must also have excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience in fundraising, board development, program delivery, volunteer recruitment, training, and community development. Excellent communication, presentation, conflict-management and problem-solving skills are also required. In addition, strong presentation and negotiation skills, the ability to telework from a home office, and the ability to travel for job-related functions required approximately 50%.
Submit resume and cover letter stating the position you’re applying for to:
For immediate consideration, apply online at http://jobs.wish.org. Submit resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
This page can be found at http://www.wish.org/about/employment_internships/senior_manager_chapter_support
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