Area Director

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Full Time Management Kentucky, KY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Area Director

Department:

Development – Chapter Operations

Reports To:

VP, Division

Pay Grade:

5

N/A

FLSA

Classification:

Exempt

Approved By:

SVP, Chapter Operations

Revision Date:

August 2026

The Area Director position is a key role which works directly with local constituents within an assigned geographic area. The position serves on the Chapter Operations Team and works to drive the organization’s National Strategic initiatives by empowering and leading key volunteers on the local level. Responsibilities include significant growth in revenue, maximizing mission impact, and ensuring a strong volunteer base.

Area Director Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Increase revenue, strengthen volunteer base, and maximize program impact within chapter(s) service area.
• Implement AFSP’s strategic direction by meeting goals outlined in National Strategic Plan.
• Effectively communicate National policies, procedures and strategy to key volunteers.
• Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to ensure our mission is delivered to diverse communities.
• Travel throughout service area and as needed to attend work meetings or events including but not limited to:
  Annual Chapter Staff Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference.

Growth in Revenue:

• Work with Division VP (DVP) and Development Team to ensure significant growth in revenue, with a focus on AFSP’s Signature Community Fundraising events – Community Walks, Campus Walks, Construction Hikes for Hope.
• Work with National Development Team to cultivate individual, corporate, and major gifts.
• Have a strong working knowledge of markets within assigned service area.
• Establish aggressive, obtainable fundraising goals to ensure sustainability of assigned Chapter(s).
• Monitor expenses to remain within budget.
• Implement approved programs within the assigned market area including but not limited to: advocacy priorities (Advocacy Action Day), research initiatives (Research Connection), survivor programs, educational programs, media & public awareness initiatives.
• Communicate impact of AFSP work to community leaders and organizations.
• Work with DVP and key Chapter leaders, to manage the volunteer recruitment and engagement process within assigned territory.
• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor volunteer leaders.
• Utilize Shared Leadership approach to cultivate strong working relationships with Chapter Board(s).
• Build strong relationships with Board Chairs and create an environment where we are viewed as One Organization with One Mission, cultivating a culture of inclusivity and unity.
• Keep abreast of all current AFSP National initiatives and activities and communicate to volunteers.

Chapter Compliance:

• Ensure Chapter(s) are Compliant in the Following Areas:
• Growth in Revenue
• Adherence to all National Policies and Procedures
• Complete Slate of Officers (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Maintaining a Full Board (minimum of 9, preferably between 12-15)
• Functioning Nominations & Leadership Committee
• Business Plan, Budget, CHAMPS, and signed volunteer forms, submitted by March 15 annually
• Budgets Operating in the Black
  • Responsible for fiscal management, including relationships with vendors, handling cash, expense management and working with National Office on accounts payable and receivables.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be…