Early Childhood - Executive Director

Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization, including program development, resource allocation, and business operations. The Director establishes clear goals and direction for the organization, inspires and leads a diverse team of professionals, advises and informs the board of directors, and champions the organization's vision, goals, and values.
Duties

• Serve as spokesperson for the organization and promote its mission, programs, and values. Establish and build strong cooperative relationships with community groups, donors, volunteers, clients, government officials, and the press.
• Ensure adequate funds from diverse, ongoing revenue streams to sustain and further the organization's mission and programs. Spearhead fundraising efforts, including motivating staff, board, and volunteers to embrace and support fundraising goals and efforts.
• Ensure the organization is compliant with relevant nonprofit regulations and is transparent and accurate in all its records and documents.
• Build strong relationships with the Board of Directors and advise the board in governance best practices, responsibilities, board composition, risk management, finance, legal, and fundraising. Update the board on programs and funding and communicate any issues with potential to effect the organization and its mission.
• Direct staff, finance committee, and board in budget preparation, effectively manage resources within budget guidelines.
• Implement and maintain best practices for planning, programs, fundraising, finance, risk management, and HR.
• Lead the development, implementation, and periodic assessment of a strategic plan including goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Stay current in developments and trends in the nonprofit sector and issues relevant to the mission and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Lead the strategic operation and administration of the organization. Oversee development, implementation, quality, measurement, and promotion of programs, products and services.
• Lead and inspire staff to accomplish the goals of the organization and understand and fully embrace the mission and values. Ensure an engaging climate which attracts, motivates, and supports a talented, diverse staff to effectively execute programs.

Requirements

• Minimum ten years progressive experience in nonprofit management at a leadership level.
• Must be an innovative, strategic thinker with initiative and passion.
• Demonstrated ability to build donor and community relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Extensive experience in fundraising including planning, prospect development, donor stewardship, and grants.
• Outstanding leadership, networking, and motivational skills.
• Broad experience in planning, budgeting, managing, and working with a board of directors.
• Solid knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Leadership experience in strategic planning.
• Dedication and commitment to the organization's mission and values.