Amid this environment of organizational excellence, scientific and social progress, and forward-looking investment, the National MS Society seeks candidates for the position of Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
Description
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
LOCATION FLEXIBLE – Ideal if candidate is based close to a major market (e.g., New York City, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Florida)
Several puzzle pieces have fallen into place that are bringing us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society advances health equity by dispelling misconceptions about who gets MS, engaging underrepresented groups, providing MS information in culturally accessible and plain language (including in Spanish), developing and expanding MS specialty care, and more, thereby accelerating diagnosis and the start of disease modifying therapy.
The National MS Society’s current strategic and implementation plans reflect extensive organizational assessment and strategies to ensure the organization’s ongoing evolution and impact. Success in curing MS and empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives is dependent upon increasing awareness and recognition of MS and its symptoms among people at risk and healthcare providers, bringing more people and diversity into the MS movement, as well as revenue growth.
The EVP directly manages respective vice presidents in the areas of Constituent Experience, Content Strategy, Web Experience & Analytics, and Brand & Communications and is responsible for an overall team of approximately 43 staff. They will drive the ongoing evolution and optimization of this integrated, multi-functional team, fostering its alignment and provision of related strategic counsel on an organization-wide scale.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the National MS Society.
- Ten or more years of experience at the management level with oversight of marketing, public relations, communications, brand development, or digital marketing.
- Knowledge of nonprofit governance, experience leading in resource-constrained environments, and a history of engaging volunteer leaders/board members.
- Experience in an organization with geographically dispersed operations and leading remote teams.
- Strong business acumen and organizational leadership experience, including a track record of data-informed decision-making.
- Leadership style that is open to innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness.
- A high energy level and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain trusting partnerships.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to balance strategic and operational management.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of how to build diversity and inclusion in marketing and communications functions.
- Willing and able to travel (projected as 25% to 35% of work schedule).
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and experience with CRM systems.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a movement by and for all people affected by MS. The Society is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is working with intentionality to build cultural competence and create a welcoming environment.
The National MS Society has retained the DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice of the Diversified Search Group to assist in this confidential search process. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be submitted via the following link or directed to the leader of the search team:
Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director and DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice Leader
Diversified Search Group
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