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About The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross' mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
The mission of the American Red Cross (“Red Cross” or “ARC”) is more than words. The ARC always aims to prevent and relieve suffering with every action. The Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.
Founded by the visionary leader Clara Barton, for more than 130 years the Red Cross has been there to help people at the moment of their greatest need. One of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, Red Cross supporters provide a beacon of hope. From helping during disasters and ensuring access to lifesaving blood, to providing training to save lives and supporting military communities, the Red Cross is there when help can’t wait.
The fundamental principles of the global Red Cross community include:
- Humanity: The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.
- Impartiality: It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
- Neutrality: In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Red Cross may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
- Independence: The Red Cross is independent. The national societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with Red Cross principles.
- Voluntary Service: The Red Cross is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
- Unity: There can be only one Red Cross society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
- Universality: The Red Cross is a worldwide institution in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other.
With more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce comprised of volunteers, the American Red Cross is in large part a volunteer organization. The Red Cross is also the largest supplier of blood products in the United States.
The Red Cross operates through a variety of services, including:
- Disaster Relief: The Red Cross seeks to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural and human-caused disasters.
- Blood Services: The Red Cross also leads a tremendous part of blood collection efforts nationally.
- Service to the Armed Forces: The Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of military service.
- Training Services: Training Services is a division of the Red Cross with the mission to spread knowledge and educate as many members of the national community in lifesaving procedures.
- International Services: As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, Global Red Cross Red Crescent teams provide relief and hope in nearly every corner of the globe.
- Volunteer Services: Red Cross volunteers are a critical and central part of the organization’s mission and efforts.
The American Red Cross, Illinois Region serves over 12.1 million people in 88 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri through a network of five chapters.
All employees and volunteers of the Illinois Region are committed to a unified Red Cross culture that emphasizes inclusion, limits bias, creates an environment that welcomes diverse traditions and experiences, and champions the dignity of all.
For more information on the American Red Cross, Illinois Region, please visit their website.
The Opportunity
As the organization moves into this next chapter, the American Red Cross, Illinois Region seeks a mission-focused, empathetic, experienced, and action-oriented Regional Chief Executive Officer (“Regional CEO” or “CEO”).
Reporting to the Division Vice President (“DVP”), the CEO leads a team of paid and volunteer staff to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies and support resilient communities throughout the Region.
The next CEO of the Illinois Region will be tasked to build upon the ARC’s achievements in the Illinois region. This leader is responsible for the delivery of overall targets and goals of the Region.
In conjunction with the DVP and Division Fundraising Vice President (“DFVP”), the CEO has primary responsibility across the region for achievement of fundraising goals.
A communicative and agile leader, the Regional CEO will thrive in a fast-paced, matrix environment. Serving as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for the Illinois Region, the CEO will prioritize effectively communicating measurable results and outcomes of impact.
Key priorities include:
- Supporting the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the American Red Cross, Illinois Region.
- Serving as an inspirational, innovative, and visionary leader for the ARC.
- Ensuring sound financial management and public accountability for contributions.
- Cultivating new sources of revenue by creatively and strategically expanding and deepening the existing donor and funder base.
- Inspiring trust and confidence in ARC Illinois Region staff.
- Motivating and leading a high performing staff.
- Providing Regional oversight and support of EDs within the Region.
- Serving as primary spokesperson for the American Red Cross, Illinois Region.
- Representing the Illinois Region at the local, state, regional, and national level.
Candidate Profile
The Regional Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross, Illinois Region will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics, among others:
An Authentic Ambassador and Fundraiser for The American Red Cross, Illinois Region
This leader will be a compelling advocate for the mission and vision of the American Red Cross.
A Communicative Relationship & Culture Builder
The CEO will embody the spirit of the mission of the Red Cross by serving as an inspiring, inclusive, and dynamic leader of the organization.
A Strategic and Inspirational Leader
While prioritizing strategic and operational efficiency, the CEO will proactively identify opportunities to deepen and expand the organization’s impact on the Illinois region.
A Passion for the Mission
Deeply committed to alleviating human suffering and empowering communities to be more resilient in the face of emergencies.
Qualifications
- Education: Four year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector.
- Management Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities.
- Travel: Travel within communities served and region.
- Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Compensation & Benefits
The American Red Cross will take care of you, while you take care of others. Their compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Contact
Marissa Delgado and Judene Hylton of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest, please submit your materials by filling out our Talent Profile.
Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities.
It is the policy of the Red Cross to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in every aspect of the employment process.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
