Executive Director

Job Opening

Title:

Executive Director

Job Opening

Description:

• Develops, with the board, the operational and business plans needed to support the mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Champions HOPE’s mission and values including the commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive organizational culture.
• Provides leadership in developing strategies to keep the programs vibrant and responsive to changing community and regional needs.
• Fosters shared leadership, inclusive decision-making, and positive relationships between the board, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitors local, state, and national trends related to mission-related issues, legislation, policies, and needs.

• Leads, manages, and develops staff. Works with leadership team members to implement personnel policies as approved by the board in a fair and equitable manner.
• Ensures implementation of all board policies and nonprofit best practices.
• Assures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Develops and manages the annual operating plan and budget consistent with board objectives, policies, and organization bylaws.
• Provides financial oversight and ensures robust internal financial controls.
• Advises the board and finance committee on financial needs and investment opportunities.
• Tracks trends in earned and contributed revenue and suggests opportunities to grow revenue and reduce expenses.

• Serve as a spokesperson for HOPE by representing HOPE at events and conferences within the community and at a state and national level; through professional associations, and by serving on committees and advisory groups.
• Maintains relationships with a variety of civic, business, government, and community leaders who are vital to the success of the organization.
• Develops and implements annual and multi-year fundraising plans to ensure robust contributed income to sustain organization objectives.
• Develops and oversees philanthropic relationships, grant opportunities, and major fundraising campaigns.
• Serves as a spokesperson for mission related issues in our community and actively engages in local and statewide advocacy efforts.

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with the Board of Directors
• Keeps the board informed of organization activities, progress, and priorities.
• Serves as a resource for board governance and development.
• Cultivates, recruits, and motivates board members, committee members, and volunteers.
• Fosters a positive organizational culture that attracts and retains volunteers.
• Advises and supports activities of board committees.

Job Opening

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required;
  Master’s degree preferred (MHR, MSW, MPH or MBA).
• At least five years of team management experience with a demonstrated track record of increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Previous experience working with or in nonprofit organizations; experience in health-related environments a plus.

• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector.
• Proven ability to adapt to a diverse setting and ability to work with individuals with varied interests and opinions to build a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills setting strategic vision and implementation of vision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills including professional writing and public speaking.
• Ability to use data for informed decision making as well as reporting to and engaging with partners.
• Strong…