> Hello folks.
> 
> Thought this might be of interest to some of you.  It's a job posting for
> the Executive Director of Willow, a Canadian breast cancer support and
> resource centre.
> 
> Francine Deroche 
> 
> *****
> 
> EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
> 
> Willow, Breast Cancer Support & Resource Services, is a survivor-directed
> non-profit organization that provides information and emotional support to
> women and men diagnosed with breast cancer, their families and friends.
> Founded in 1994, Willow is committed to  enhancing the accessibility and
> effectiveness of breast cancer information and support,  and to avoiding
> duplication through the sharing of materials and resources.
> 
> Willow's work focuses on four mutually supportive programs: a Canada-wide
> toll-free information and support line, staffed by breast cancer
> survivors, trained in-house;  a comprehensive resource service with books,
> journals, audio and video tapes and access  to numerous cancer-related
> databases; networking opportunities, resources, workshops, training for
> those involved in breast cancer support groups across Canada and community
> outreach involving geographic, ethno-cultural, linguistic and disabled
> communities.
> 
> Willow enjoys a strong and diversified revenue base, an expanding national
> profile and a stable and committed staff. Its Board of Directors includes
> leading professionals in their fields. As a result of the pending
> departure of the incumbent Executive Director, Willow is seeking the best
> candidate to fill this position with a strating date during the summer of
> 1999.
> 
> Reporting to the volunteer Board of Directors and leading the management
> team, the Executive Director will:
> 
> *     provide ongoing strategic planning and ensure effective program
> implementation;
> *     provide effective coordination and communication among Willow's
> program areas;
> *     oversee management of financial and administrative services;
> *     provide ongoing support and coaching to senior program staff, and
> evaluation and ongoing improvement of program areas;
> *     act as a resource to the Board of Directors and its Committees; and
> *     nurture Willow's profile and promote partnerships with other
> agencies and funding bodies.
> 
> The ideal candidate will be a breast cancer survivor, have several years
> experience in a senior management position in the non-profit sector with
> proven leadership and success in the areas of administration, fundraising
> and women's health. S/he will be an accomplished communicator and
> facilitator and an excellent strategic thinker with exceptional
> interpersonal skills. 
> 
> This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Toronto. Interviews will
> be conducted the week of June 21, 1999.
> 
> Please submit a letter and resume by May 28, 1999 to:
> 
> Willow
> Hiring Committee
> 785 Queen Street East,
> Toronto, Ontario
> M4M 1H5
> Fax: (416) 778-8070
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> 
> We thank all applicants for considering Willow; however, only those
> selected for an interview will be contacted. Individuals invited for an
> interview are asked to bring  examples of their written work and
> references 
> 
> Francine Deroche, Innovaction
> Tél./Tel. (416) 408-4499 ou/or 1-888-466-6822, poste/ext. 2268
> Téléc./Fax (416) 408-4716
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> http://www.innovaction.com
>