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. 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. 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. 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: Microsoft Office Google Suite Graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc. 3+ years in CRM and/or Donor Management tools 2+ years with Quickbooks or equivalent bookkeeping software 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr