Strategic Operations Sr. Director

Job

Executive Director / CEO / Other C-Level Executives

Strategic Leadership & Execution (30%)

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President & CEO on organizational priorities, opportunities and challenges
• Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects on behalf of the President & CEO and Executive Team
• Track strategic priorities, organizational goals, executive commitments and key performance indicators; identify and communicate risks, barriers and opportunities requiring attention
• Facilitate organizational priority setting and resource alignment
• Develop executive-level presentations, analyses, dashboards, reports and messaging for the President & CEO’s use with the Executive Team, staff, Board and other audiences
• Work independently while providing timely updates and maintaining alignment with key stakeholders

Executive Team Coordination (20%)

• Coordinate and facilitate Executive Team meetings, retreats and planning sessions, including developing agendas and ensuring follow-through on decisions and action items
• Identify and coordinate key programs and projects that require organization-wide communication
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration to remove barriers and improve effectiveness
• Support a leadership culture focused on accountability, empowerment and continuous improvement
• Lead special projects that span multiple departments

Board Support (15%)

• Partner with the President & CEO and board liaison to plan Board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, strategic presentations and follow-up
• Ensure consistent and timely information sharing across Board committees and Executive Team leaders
• Support Board orientation, education, retreats and strategic planning
• Prepare mid-quarter President & CEO updates and recommend content for Board communications

Office of the President & CEO Support (20%)

• Coordinate the President & CEO’s strategic priorities and help maintain focus on key organizational needs
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare briefing materials for meetings, speaking engagements and stakeholder interactions
• Prepare executive correspondence, presentations and communications
• Represent the President & CEO in meetings and initiatives as delegated
• Coordinate communication and calendar alignment among the President & CEO, internal and external stakeholders and the executive assistant

Organizational Culture & Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

• Promote NTFB’s values and support effective change communication
• Strengthen information sharing and collaboration across teams
• Build positive relationships with NTFB staff, community leaders, partner agencies, donors and other key stakeholders
• Identify and support opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

• No direct supervisory responsibilities. The role leads enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional project teams through influence, coordination and delegated authority.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in business, nonprofit management or a related field preferred

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations
• Outstanding written, verbal, interpersonal and executive communication skills
• Proven ability to develop audience-specific PowerPoint presentations and other executive-level materials
• Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels without direct authority
• Strong organizational, meeting facilitation and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver…