Executive Director Search

Boost Oregon's Founding Executive Director Nadine Gartner announces her departure, effective June 2024.  She writes:

"It has been the honor and joy of my professional life to found and grow Boost Oregon.  Becoming a mother introduced me to vaccine hesitancy and refusal, and my determination to keep my prematurely-born baby healthy and safe from infectious diseases planted the seed for Boost Oregon.  With the help and support of hundreds of parents, medical providers, and public health officials, we have grown into a statewide organization with a nationally renowned reputation.

I am so grateful for Boost Oregon's amazing staff and past and current board of directors.  After nearly nine years at the helm, I know that Boost Oregon has never been stronger.  Now is the time to pass the baton, and I am excited to see where the next executive director takes the organization.

Thank you so much to everyone who has made Boost Oregon a robust and impactful health organization.  Just like vaccines themselves, Boost Oregon succeeds when the entire community participates.  It has been a joy and a privilege to work with all of you - parents, grandparents, medical providers, public health professionals, and community members - to increase vaccine uptake and confidence and to protect the most vulnerable among us."  

The president of Boost Oregon's Board of Directors, Taylor Pinsent, states:

“Nadine has graciously offered her tremendous vision, expertise and energy to our organization since its inception, making it the successful organization that it is today.  The board will be forever grateful for all that Nadine has built and the legacy she is leaving.  It is bittersweet but we wish Nadine only the best and look forward to the next chapter for Boost Oregon.”

The Board of Directors has set up a transition and search committee and is in the process of searching for the next Executive Director. Scroll down for the job description and related details.

Boost Oregon - Executive Director Job Description

Role Overview

Are you a visionary leader passionate about community health and empowering individuals to make science-based vaccine decisions? As the Executive Director of Boost Oregon, you will be responsible for steering the organization towards its vision of a world where people’s health decisions are rooted in science. Your role involves strategic planning, where you will develop and execute initiatives, alongside your team, to promote evidence-based decision-making. You will lead a dedicated team while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Promoting a culture of respect, inclusion, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values is at the core of your leadership. Fundraising and partnership development will be crucial, as you’ll work to secure resources and build relationships to support the organization’s growth. Additionally, you’ll serve as the public face of Boost Oregon, engaging with communities, allies, and policymakers. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping a future where scientific principles are more approachable and guide healthcare choices.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Demonstrated record of fundraising from individual & corporate donors.

  • Experience writing and managing grants from public entities and private foundations.

  • Demonstrated record of successful fiscal management.

  • Experience with nonprofit organizational and board development.

  • Experience developing presentations and trainings.

  • Ability to work with external support contractors, like accountants and lawyers.

  • Policy experience a plus.

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Graduate degree or equivalent preferred.

  • This role is in Oregon (no relocation provided) and will provide 10% travel locally and nationally.

Responsibilities

  • Fund Development: Lead and execute an annual fund development plan. Maintain existing funds from foundations and governments and secure additional funds from those sources. Establish and nurture positive relationships with community members, donors, and funders. Develop new revenue opportunities from Boost Oregon’s programs. Design and implement the annual gala.

  • Strategic Leadership: Work with the board to develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan. Identify opportunities for growth and expansion and develop plans to pursue them. Communicate Boost Oregon’s goals, events, and strategies to partners, donors, and supporters.

  • Staff Management: Lead, mentor, and support staff by giving them clear and timely feedback, setting attainable goals, and providing needed resources. Make professional development opportunities available and give consistent performance reviews, supervision, and mentorship. Create effective workflows and processes to ensure that staff activities advance Boost Oregon’s mission and are communicated effectively to funders.

  • Financial Management & Leadership: With the Treasurer and the board’s Finance Committee, create an annual budget that aligns with organizational goals and ensure the organization’s financial sustainability. Manage relationships, contracts, and performance of vendors, contractors, and consultants. Ensure that bookkeeping is timely, accurate, training programs, and efficient.

  • Public Relations & Communications: Serve as the primary voice and representative of the organization to the public. Develop and manage the organization’s website, monthly newsletter, press releases, annual reports, and any other public relations activities. Oversee content development and editorial function for all communications to ensure clear, consistent messaging.

  • Board Management: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure that Boost Oregon advances its mission and vision. Provide regular updates to the Board regarding organizational operations and performance. Develop and implement policies and procedures that support Boost Oregon’s mission and goals. Work jointly with the Board to develop sufficient resources.

  • Project Management: With the Board and staff, develop, plan, execute, and evaluate the organization’s programs. Ensure that the programs serve the organization’s mission.

Additional Information

  • We value transparency. Our compensation range is $80,000-$95,000/annually with competitive benefits.

  • We embrace flexibility. This role is remote with occasional in-person meetings. Preference for residence in Oregon/SW Washington. Boost Oregon has a physical office in Portland that stores materials and equipment and offers work stations for staff and interns.

  • We promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.

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