Melissa Block Email and Phone Number

Leadership*Work with CEO to identify and plan for organization growth*Recruit and hire team members along with CEO*Oversee training, development, evaluation and retention of staff. *Assist in the process of setting the organizations strategic direction and short and long-term goals including translating the vision and goals into operational strategies and actionsDevelopment*Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive state-wide fundraising plan*Oversee all fundraising efforts, including grants, appeals, events, corporate and individual giving*Ensure a balanced and robust network of fundersMarketing*Develop and implement state-wide communications plan and strategies for growth*Key media and event spokesperson*Maintain brand standards and consistency across organization Systems and Processes*Set annual budget with CEO & Finance Manager *Participate in the annual financial audit *Develop the organizations CRM & DMS systems as necessary for organizational growth

*Oversee all fundraising efforts, including grants, appeals, events, corporate and individual giving*Lead Marketing strategies and efforts, including operating as key media and event spokesperson*Manage day-to-day operations including building management*Assist with finance activities including annual budget and audit*Work with CEO on growth and strategic planning/initiatives*Lead community engagement