Job Description

Position Summary :
Our client is seeking an Executive Director for a non-Profit Foundation. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.

Areas of Responsibility

Responsibilities :

• Leadership and Management :
  • Lead the organization in a manner that supports and guides its mission as defined.
  • Communicate effectively, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions.
  • Oversee the organization’s operations, including program development and implementation, financial management, and staff supervision.
• Financial Performance and Viability :
  • Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
  • Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization, including submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
  • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintains the organization in a positive financial position.
• Organization Mission and Strategy :
  • Work with the Board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
  • Implement the strategic plan to ensure that the organization can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.
  • Enhance the organization’s public image to expand interest and support.
• Fundraising and Development :
  • Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals, and administering fundraising records and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Community and Public Relations :
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the organization’s mission.
  • Engage in public speaking and media relations to promote the organization’s mission and programs.

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills/Experience

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior nonprofit management experience, Parachurch preferred.
• Transparent and high-integrity leadership.
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
• Strong organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Ability to convey a vision of the organization’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector.
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.

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