About the Benjamin Rush Institute:

The Benjamin Rush Institute is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting solutions that protect the doctor-patient relationship and uphold medical freedom. Through educational programs, events, and networking opportunities, BRI empowers medical students and professionals with knowledge and resources to advocate for free-market healthcare solutions.

Position Overview:

The Director of the Benjamin Rush Institute (BRI) is responsible for managing the organization in alignment with its mission. The Director will report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to develop strategic goals, oversee programs, cultivate relationships, and raise operating funds. This position requires a dynamic manager who can effectively handle administrative, financial, and operational responsibilities.

This is a full-time position based in Alexandria, VA. Benjamin Rush Institute is establishing a home office, and the Director will be expected to work on-site. There will be some flexibility to work remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning and Programming

  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to establish and implement the organization’s strategic vision and goals.
  • Develop programs to identify, engage, and inform medical students by forming and supporting chapters at medical schools, and hosting virtual and in-person events.
  • Build a BRI alumni network to engage physicians as they advance in their careers.
  • Strengthen BRI’s presence in medical and healthcare policy circles through strategic partnerships, marketing, and outreach.

2. Fundraising:

  • With the help of the fundraising consultant, secure financial support from individuals and foundations.
  • Cultivate donor relationships to meet financial goals.
  • Oversee donor engagement and stewardship.

3. Board Relations:

  • Provide regular updates on financial, programmatic, and operational performance.
  • Support Board recruitment and development efforts.
  • Set up quarterly board meetings and informal meetings between board meetings.

4. Financial Management:

  • Manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board.
  • Ensure financial sustainability through responsible fiscal management.
  • Work with outside accountant to oversee accounting, audits, payment insurance, and financial reporting to ensure transparency and compliance.

5. Administration:

  • Provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the organization.
  • Maintain organizational policies and procedures to support efficient operations.
  • Manage contractors and volunteers as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
  • Help establish a location for receiving and collecting mail, donations, etc. and set up a convenient bank account.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in a non-profit, healthcare, policy, or related field
  • Strong commitment to BRI’s mission and principles of free-market healthcare
  • An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel approximately 15%
  • Experience in fundraising, donor relations, revenue generation or related experience a plus

Salary: The projected salary range for this role is $115,000 – $125,000 plus benefits, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to BRI’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
    • Salary requirements
    • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.