Executive Director

Key Job Responsibilities:

Fundraising - 20%

• • Oversee Development Manager, Development Committee, and/or Contractors as they create and implement fundraising plans, including Major Donor engagement, events, Year-End fundraising
  • Lead organizational fundraising strategy and execution
  • Use current best practices and your experience to innovate and modernize fundraising strategy
  • Develop and sustain relationships with donors and funders
  • Coordinate with board members on cultivation of new donors
  • With the Development Manager, create and build a Planned Giving Program
  • With the Development Manager, create and build a Business Partnership Program

Financial Management - 20%

• Develop, manage, and monitor the annual organizational budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals and updating projections as needed throughout the year.
• Oversee Operations Director, Bookkeeper and Controller
• Review, approve, and process vendor invoices and payment
• Ensure timely submission and accurate documentation of receipts and financial records.
• Review monthly financial reports
• Coordinate and participate in the annual audit with the Bookkeeper, Controller, and external auditors

Grant Administration - 15%

• • Prepare and submit grant applications in collaboration with Operations Director
  • Ensure compliance with all grant requirements
  • Prepare and submit all grant reports in collaboration with the appropriate staff
  • Collaborate with contract Bookkeeper to strategically modify grant budgets

Staff Management - 15%

• • Support staff in identifying and achieving their professional development goals.
  • Supervise administrative volunteers to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Collaborate with staff to develop and implement work plans
  • Ensure staff compliance with all policies and procedures
  • Conduct performance reviews and improvement plans as needed annually.
  • Provide regular supervision for individual staff members

Board of Directors Management - 10%

• • Provide timely and accurate information to the Board of Directors for informed decision-making.
  • Work collaboratively with the board to build and maintain financial stability.
  • Collaborate with the BOD Executive Committee to create and implement board development plans

Public Relations - 15%

• • Collaborate with the BOD social change committee, Development Director, to develop and implement marketing and outreach plans
  • Represent the organization in coalitions, work groups, and in the media
  • Collaborate with relevant board members and volunteers to coordinate messaging and public relations opportunities

Direct Services - 5%

• • Support program staff with occasional direct service client work and office coverage if needed
  • Abide by the rules and regulations in the board policy and in the employee manual
  • Perform other tasks that are not enumerated in this document as they relate to the day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Passion for and commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Progressive leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization. Ability to motivate, develop, and supervise staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Experience with fundraising, grant management, donor relations, or resource development.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience managing organizational budgets, finances, cash flow, and financial accountability in collaboration with Operations Director, contractors, and the Board of Directors.
• Ability to analyze data and use information to support strategic planning and decision-making. Experience leading organizational change, implementing strategic initiatives, and improving operational processes preferred.
• Experience or comfortability with building collaborative relationships with funders, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, Salesforce (or other CRM), QuickBooks, and other cloud-based business applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, sound judgment, and ethical leadership.
• Valid driver's license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, and ability to successfully pass a background check.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Social Work, Human Services, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Medical, dental, vision insurance. Self-managed PTO and flexible/hybrid schedule.

English- written and spoken.