Executive Director, May We Help

May We Help provides free-of-cost support through volunteer led, innovative custom solutions and access to adaptive equipment. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and abilities to support and advance our mission along with appropriate professional experience

Started in 2003, May We Help is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati Ohio, whose mission is to provide free-of-cost support through volunteer led, innovative custom solutions and access to adaptive equipment.  Our volunteers engineer dreams that transform an inability to a capability, thereby fostering long term independence for people with disabilities.

Position Description:

The Executive Director is the “face of the organization”. Working closely with the Board, the Executive Director provides operational, financial, strategic, marketing/fundraising and relationship leadership. The Executive Director is the staff liaison with several Board Committees and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

• Work together with the Board to establish and uphold the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Work closely with the Board to plan agendas, conduct business and facilitate all decision-making processes.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the entire organization.
• Provide personnel leadership to staff and volunteers and fosters an environment of empowerment and support. Focus on individual growth and development of all staff members.
• Manage all legal, risk and human resource responsibilities.

Financial

• Develop short-term and long-term financial plans. Ensure sound financial and risk controls are in place.
• Establish annual budget and report monthly profit and loss and balance sheet to the Board.
• Develop and manage plan to obtain revenue goals via foundation grants, annual events, corporate and individual donations.

Strategic

• Provide strategic vision; design, develop and implement strategic plans.

Marketing, Fundraising and Relationship Building

• Own the overall marketing strategy, including identifying and reaching the target markets through relevant channels regarding:
  • Clients (agencies, families)
  • Donors (foundations, individuals, sponsors)
  • Partners
  • Corporate sponsorships
  • C-level executives
• Build and maintain marketing assets to build greater awareness.
• Represent the organization at all public-relations activities, establishing relationships with donors, the community, the media and other organizations.
• Effectively communicate the mission and impact of MWH, spreading awareness to a broader audience.
• Manage and lead all fundraising efforts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ten or more years of business or operations experience including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Passion for our Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.
• Organized and detailed oriented; meets deadlines and is responsive to communication.
• Ability to deliver presentations to large and small groups.
• Proficient in marketing strategy, especially new media marketing.
• Intimate knowledge of non-profit fundraising.
• Collaborative leadership style in an operations, administration or finance role.
• Strong networking abilities and relationship builder
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building and managing teams with staff and volunteer leaders.
• Primary responsibility for setting and meeting budgets.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
• Experienced and comfortable working with individuals with handicaps and disabilities

Geographic and Work Routine Requirements:

• Must live in the Greater Cincinnati area
• Must be present on-site at least 60% of the work week
• Must be available for flexible work hours to attend periodic events after hours and on weekends in support of the May We Help mission

Compensation:

• The starting annual salary range for this position is $85K – $100K.

To apply for this position, please email cover letter and resume to Wendy@MayWeHelp.org.