Area Director

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Director

The candidate will work from a home-based office in or around Kansas City.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Central Division, the Kansas Area Director is responsible for implementing AFSP’s fundraising and program initiatives within the assigned market area and working with the chapter(s) in that area. The Kansas Area Director will work from a home-based office in or around Kansas City.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement AFSP Out of the Darkness Community & Campus Walks and other approved fundraising within the assigned market, including additional fundraising events.
• Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including survivor programs, education programs and awareness initiatives.
• Responsible for development and support of the Chapter board and committees within the market.
• In conjunction with Chapter Board, develop business plan and budget for the assigned market area.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote AFSP’s message, build support for the 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.
• Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on account payable and receivables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit special event fundraising.
• Some program experience preferred.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills required.

POLICY ON PLACEMENT AND RECRUITING

The Batten Group and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are equal opportunity employers committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.