Executive Director - Nashville - PROJECT C.U.R.E. : Job Details

Executive Director - Nashville

PROJECT C.U.R.E.

Job Location : Nashville,TN, USA

Posted on : 2025-06-11T20:09:17Z

Job Description :

This range is provided by Project C.U.R.E.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Position Overview

The responsibility of the Executive Director is to develop strategic partnerships and raise the money to achieve Project C.U.R.E.'s mission of delivering life-saving medical relief to the neediest people in the world. This is a fundraising position with an annual goal of $1 million.

Responsibilities
  • Develop productive donor relationships with individuals, corporations and organizations that have financial resources.
  • Execute successful fundraising events.
  • Engage the local community to support the work of Project C.U.R.E. around the world.
  • Design and execute an effective, quantifiable fundraising plan for individual giving, major gifts, corporate donations, foundation support and C.U.R.E. Cargo sponsors from the Nashville community and Colorado region.
  • Recruit and lead the Nashville Ambassador Board, which is an engaged, active group of individuals who assist and advise the Executive Director in fundraising and development of the mission of Project C.U.R.E.
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with organizations and companies as well as university programs, hospital partners, faith communities, and others; solicit funding, grants and gifts for Project C.U.R.E.'s projects around the world.
  • Secure financial sponsors for individual projects through the C.U.R.E. Cargo program and serve as the primary “Client Care” steward of that relationship throughout the project.
  • Recruit and manage a team of volunteers and interns, including members of the Ambassador Board to expand the effectiveness of the Executive Director's efforts.
  • Collaborate with the Nashville Operations Director who manages the warehousing, transportation, processing and delivery of life-saving medical supplies and equipment.
  • Execute fundraising events in coordination with the Director of Special Events through sponsorship, attendance and event execution.
  • Represent Project C.U.R.E. in the news and on social media as well as attend community events to increase the recognition and reputation of Project C.U.R.E. in the community.
  • Coordinate with staff at the International Headquarters and the other Executive Directors in C.U.R.E. Communities by sharing stories and “best practices,” attending semi-annual Town Hall meetings in Nashville, Colorado and participating in regularly scheduled meetings and conference calls.
  • Manage accurate and up-to-date information on donors and other project sponsors in the Project C.U.R.E. (CRM) database.
  • Qualifications

    The Executive Director must demonstrate alignment with Project C.U.R.E.'s mission and core values, and possess the internal motivation and passion to address the healthcare inequalities in the developing world in a sustainable manner. The ideal candidate for the position demonstrates the following qualities:

  • Holds a bachelor's degree and has at least five years of demonstrated fundraising success, specifically in the area of individual giving and major gifts.
  • Manages to metrics, OKR's and Key Performance Indicators, including meeting or exceeding fundraising goals/objectives, monitoring performance and reporting results.
  • Recruits, inspires and leads volunteers, mentees and interns to achieve goals within the context of building a “performance culture.”
  • Utilizes excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with donors, board members, volunteers, staff and interns.
  • Secures in-kind sponsorships and leverages relationships to reduce direct expenses.
  • Seeks learning and self-improvement, maintains the highest ethical standards and values.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills in writing, interpersonal communication and public speaking.
  • Has an obvious passion and enthusiasm for saving lives and strengthening health infrastructure systems in the developing world.
  • Is prepared, conscientious, effective and able to prioritize in an environment with multiple demands and complicated schedules.
  • Has an attitude of openness, is eager to learn new things, and can quickly comprehend complex concepts.
  • Compensation and Benefits

    This position offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience. The position includes a generous health insurance plan, paid vacation and holidays, and a 403(b) plan.

    About Project C.U.R.E.

    Founded in 1987, Project C.U.R.E. (www.projectcure.org) has grown to be the largest organization in the world delivering nearly 150+ forty-foot ocean freight cargo containers of donated medical supplies and equipment annually. The mission of Project C.U.R.E. is to identify, solicit, collect, sort and distribute medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world.

    Core Values
  • Credibility and Integrity
  • Partnership
  • Creativity and Ingenuity
  • Stewardship
  • Excellence in Service
  • Information and Competence
  • Attitude
  • Seniority level

    Director

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Business Development and Sales

    Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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