Executive Director - Kidney Cancer Canada

Executive Director

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Kidney Cancer Canada (KCC)

 

Executive Director

 

Kidney Cancer Canada (KCC) seeks a passionate, mission-driven, and self-directed individual to serve as its Executive Director. The ideal candidate has experience in the nonprofit sector, has excellent relationship and management skills, is innovative and effective in fundraising, has prior experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors, and can develop and execute a vision for KCC.
KCC is a national patient-led and patient-focused organization focused on the needs of kidney cancer patients, their caregivers, and on health care professionals working with both patients and caregivers, and serving a widely diverse community.  KCC’s mission is to improve the lives of those affected by kidney cancer across Canada by advocating for access to new treatments, promoting research and providing support, information and education. It works closely with the Kidney Cancer Research Network of Canada, Kidney Cancer Canada Nurses’ Network, and with a network of sponsors and partners. Over the past seven years this dynamic organization has grown from two founding patients to now engage more than 2,500 patients, caregivers, and medical professions. KCC has been described by professionals, both nationally and internationally, as a model of what a patient-led organization can achieve.
The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all of KCC's operations, including staff management (one full-time, one part-time),  fundraising and financial management (a bookkeeper is maintained under contract), operations – including patient education events, advocacy, program  delivery and board development. The ED ensures that KCC operates in a professional manner, meets the goals and obligations as set out by the Board, and continues to grow and expand as a viable not-for-profit organization. A complete Position Description is available at: www.kidneycancercanada.ca
The ideal candidate has 5 years experience in non-profit management and fundraising; government relations and advocacy, excellent relationship and management skills; deep knowledge and experience in non-profit development and sustainability; excellent administration skills, including accounting, budgeting, planning, and staff management, with careful attention to detail; and strong leadership skills. The incumbent will work from a virtual office and should reside in the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, or Montreal. Bilingual ability is an asset.
Remuneration is competitive and negotiable.
For further information or to apply for the position please email: suerobson@kidneycancercanada.ca along with a statement of your suitability for the position and your salary expectations. 
Applications should be received no later than September 12, 2014. We thank all applicants but please note that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.