Executive Director

Executive Director

Arc of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Arc of New Mexico to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.

Organizational Background

The Arc of New Mexico has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. The mission statement maintains "The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes." Throughout its history, The Arc has continued to support this philosophy by focusing on legislative priorities, developing programs, and implementing new ideas for ensuring these rights are upheld.

The Arc serves over 1,000 individuals annually through a current revenue budget of $2.2 million and 22 employees. Four major program areas address the mission:

• Guardianship - Guardianship services are provided through a contract with the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council (NMDDC). A staff of professional guardians is available to assist individuals with developmental disabilities with decision-making.
• Representative Payee - The Arc of New Mexico is a Social Security Administration approved Organizational Payee to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are unable to manage their own benefit funds. As payee, The Arc of New Mexico is responsible for paying for individual's basic needs (housing, food, clothing, medical needs) from their benefit checks.
• Master Trust - The Arc administers two special needs trusts which provide financial planning options for people with disabilities and their families. Trusts allow individuals to maintain eligibility for government benefits such as SSI, Medicaid and Waiver programs.
• Public Policy & Legislative Action - The Arc of New Mexico monitors national, state, and local legislation and regulations which impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is involved in advisory committees and coalitions which impact change and progress, and sponsors events and participates in conferences which encourage public advocacy and actions from self-advocates.

The Executive Director works from the office of The Arc in Albuquerque. Established in 1706 on the banks of the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is the state's largest city with a total metro area population of over 900,000. Situated in the high desert at 5,300 feet, people in Albuquerque enjoy over 300 days of sunshine a year. Perhaps best known for the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, this is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful metropolitan area.

Sitting at the crossroads of New Mexico's major highways (Interstates 40 and 25), Albuquerque has long attracted new residents with its favorable economy, artistic atmosphere, and quick access to outdoor recreation. The Rio Grande that flows through the city center is a playground for kayakers, and miles of walking and cycling trails wind through its wooded banks.

Position Summary

The Executive Director is the key management leader of The Arc of New Mexico, responsible for overseeing administration, programs, public policy and advocacy, and executing the organization's strategic vision. The Executive Director will ensure The Arc of New Mexico's relevance to the communities it serves, provide inspirational action-orientated leadership to continually enhance the organization's capacity to carry out its mission, and ensure accountability of the organization to its diverse constituents.

General responsibilities include administering board support, developing and sustaining financial strength, enhancing organizational operations including infrastructure, human resources, program efficiency and effectiveness, and optimizing external and internal communications and partnerships. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and will engage in other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses (in addition to the required qualifications):

• Fundraising experience, with a work history that includes successfully…