Executive Directory, Defy Utah Chapter

You care deeply for advancing social change and “leveling the playing field” for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. You like a challenge and know how to develop and execute strategies that achieve aggressive fundraising goals and facilitate growth. You are an experienced, resourceful, and strategic leader and manager, with proven skills to cultivate local individual, foundation, and corporate support as an effective pipeline to sustained growth and to get the best from your team. This is a full-time hybrid position that is based in the Salt Lake City area, with at least 2 days per week in office at our location in Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities

• With the support of the Defy national team, ensure the successful operation of the Defy Utah chapter by developing, stewarding and growing a community of champions and financial investors to ensure financial stability (chapter budget of $300,000 annually)
• Source and develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations in Utah to fund and grow the program and in support of national priorities
• Lead and manage the Defy UT full-time and part-time staff (1 full-time direct report currently)
• Engage area business leaders and broader business community in Defy’s mission as volunteers for Defy’s various volunteer programs (e.g. business coaching days, pitch competition judges, guest speakers, mentors and coaches)
• Raise Defy’s profile through marketing, local speaking engagements, and one-on-one networking with key stakeholders, media outlets and the general public to engage prospective volunteers, Entrepreneurs in Training (EITs), employers, and donors
• Lead program-related events both in prisons and in the community with inspirational leadership that motivates EITs, volunteers and donors
• Develop a network of support in Utah to drive local program development and success
• Partner with the national leadership team develop and execute strategic vision and long-term program development that aligns with the values and mission of Defy
• Oversee and expand Defy Utah program activities while meeting operational benchmarks, timelines, resource needs
• Identify and cultivate partnerships within the UT criminal justice reform and service sectors and correctional system partners
• Cultivate relationships with employers who will provide career opportunities to EITs
• Grow and manage the Defy UT advisory board
• Ensure model fidelity and the cultivation of data points to demonstrate efficacy of programming
• Manage and write grants, with support from national team

Requirements

• Proven track record of fundraising and initiating, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with key constituencies, including with corporations, foundations, and community-based organizations; strong business sense required
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build, cultivate and leverage personal and professional networks and relationships, lead events, develop and deliver successful presentations, and collaborate and negotiate effectively
• Superb organizational skills, with the proven ability to create and implement efficient operational systems, plan strategically, allocate work, set and manage objectives, analyze and mitigate risk, and create and manage projects
• Strong emotional intelligence; experience and comfort working with underserved communities
• Experience in managing and developing a strong team
• Excellent judgment and strong decision-making ability; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available
• Adaptable and reliable in conflict or crisis
• Knowledge of the UT social service and/or reentry sector a plus; significant local non-profit or multi-sector experience (including non-profit) preferred
• BA/BS preferred
• Lived Experience a plus
• Entrepreneurship experience a plus
• Must be able to receive required clearances from Utah Department of Corrections.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable car
• Proficiency with Google Suites or Microsoft Office