Arts As Healing Foundation
Arts As Healing, a Missouri 501(c)(3) organization seeks an Executive Director
AAH Mission and Program
Arts as Healing (AAH) is an innovative, St. Louis-based non-profit organization that provides free art lessons and a variety of other educational activities to cancer patients and those with chronic illnesses. The AAH program has brought joy and relief to participants wherever our classes are held, whether community classes at the AAH Studio in Maryland Heights or hospital chairside or waiting room classes in chemotherapy units. Our program has transformed hospital infusion centers and waiting rooms from places where patients focus on their illness and treatment to oases where patients immerse themselves in artistic endeavors and find joy in the creative process. Our program plays a key role in the recovery process with a major impact on the well-being and self-esteem of our patient-artists.
Position Title: Executive Director
Arts As Healing is seeking a strategic, self-motivated Executive Director who has prior non-profit leadership experience, strong fundraising, excellent communication (verbal and written) and relationship-building skills, is committed to our mission, and is ready to lead our organization as it grows and expands to serve more patients throughout the St. Louis Community.
Skills:
· Previous non-profit work experience
· Ability to work independently
· Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
· Experience in Database Management
· Fundraising experience
Key Responsibilities and Priorities:
Program Leadership and Management
· Manage day-to-day operations and personnel decisions
· Recruit and hire additional staff as needs arise
· Serve as primary contact for staff, Board, and external stakeholders
· Set organizational priorities and manage staff performance and workflow
· Lead Board recruitment efforts
· Serve as liaison with area hospitals preparing program proposals and negotiating contracts
· Oversee program delivery and quality assurance
· Work closely with the Board and its committees on the development and execution of the strategic plan, annual budget, fundraising efforts, grant writing, donor relations, and other key operational matters
· Work closely with the staff on organizational, program, and volunteer activities
· Oversee bookkeeping and accounting functions
· Negotiate contracts and vendor agreements
· Manage the organization’s finances, including the annual budget, financial reporting, and cash flow to ensure financial sustainability
· Manage the organization’s database, updating donor information on a regular basis
· Work closely with Board of Directors to manage governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
· Serve as the public face of organization in St. Louis Community at public events, conferences, and media engagements
· Ensure programs are outcomes-driven and responsive to community needs using data-driven evaluation tools to improve impact
· Oversee local marketing and communication efforts
· Promote practices that enhance beneficial relationships with other organizations, institutions and key individuals in St. Louis
Development, Fund Raising, Grant Management
· Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and any ongoing or future capital campaign efforts
· Drive fundraising efforts and development by identifying and fostering relationships with potential donors, strengthening ties with existing donors, driving outreach to corporate and foundation funding and developing events and outreach strategies for fundraising and friendraising.
· Submit periodic reports to the Board on organizational activities, including financial and budgetary targets.
· Investigate and pursue potential grant opportunities to enhance the organization’s financial viability.
Submit Applications to Karen Berger at kberger@qmp.com
