Webber Camden Neighborhood Organization Executive Director

WEBBER CAMDEN NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION Executive Director Job Description

WCNO is seeking an experienced hands-on leader to help take the organization to the next level of growth. We’re looking for an executive director who is comfortable wearing many hats, working with limited resources and a small dedicated team while helping a multi-faceted organization grow into its potential. This position works closely with the Board of Directors to shape and execute the organization’s direction while staying grounded in the day-to-day realities of operating an organization.

Webber Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving the Webber Camden community in North Minneapolis. WCNO is a city designated neighborhood organization led by a Board of Directors voted into office by the community who are all corporate members. The mission of WCNO is "Empowering Collaboration and Connection to Create a Thriving and Equitable Community for All". Current programs include Housing, Business, Safety, Youth and Community Building.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven leadership experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Experience building and executing strategies with an active board of directors and committees in a nonprofit organization.

• A track record with fundraising and donor cultivation; comfort building fundraising relationships and processes including research, writing and evaluation
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with community members, grassroots leaders, and partner organizations

• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, with an understanding of nonprofit financial management fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to represent the organization to a wide range of audiences.

• Willingness to be hands-on across many functions balancing outcomes, time constraints and human resources.
• Lead development of organizational messaging frameworks, marketing strategies, campaigns, and continuity of communications to raise the organization’s visibility and community access to important information and involvement.

• Maintain an active understanding of the political, economic and national nonprofit environment to inform strategy.

• Anticipate and respond to emerging issues, risks, and opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Webber Camden Neighborhood Organization is a community-based nonprofit that invites open-door communications and respect for diverse backgrounds and points of view, with an emphasis on work-life balance. We hire, support, and promote talented individuals using a process that is fair and equitable to all that apply. We believe differences such as age, race, culture, ability, and sexual orientation are valuable and an asset to our organization.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status without regard to public assistance.