Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families

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State Director Position Overvi

ewThe State Director is responsible for developing and implementing an annual state plan, overseeing daily operations, securing funding, managing programs, and supervising state staff. Key responsibilities include program consistency, success, managing local advisory boards, and ensuring compliance with organizational goal

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Job Duti

es:Progra

• ms:Oversee statewide program operations and even
• ts.Ensure program participant integration into fundraising effor
• ts.Manage program staff and volunteer initiativ

es.Fund Developme

• nt:Develop and implement statewide funding strategi
• es.Manage all fundraising activities, including events and gran
• ts.Cultivate donor relationships and manage the stewardship proce

ss.Marketi

• ng:Develop and implement a statewide public awareness strate
• gy.Enhance the organization’s presence through media and community involveme
• nt.Manage content updates for the state website and communication materia

ls.Human Resourc

• es:Recruit, hire, and train state sta
• ff.Set and monitor staff goals, conduct evaluations, and provide professional developme
• nt.Inspire and motivate staff, ensuring participation in national initiativ

es.Operatio

• ns:Oversee day-to-day infrastructure and office manageme
• nt.Maintain communication with state operations and development tea
• ms.Develop and manage the state budget, track expenses, and ensure accurate financial processi

ng.Job Qualificatio

• ns:Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experien
• ce.4-7 years of progressive fundraising experien
• ce.3-5 years of management/supervisory experien
• ce.Strong persuasive writing, presentation, and project management skil
• ls.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management syste
• ms.Ability to inspire, lead teams, and achieve challenging goa
• ls.Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID
• D).Availability for travel, evening, and weekend wo