President & Ceo Jobs

LA’s BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program, founded in 1988 by Mayor Tom Bradley, is seeking to hire an experienced President & CEO to lead the organization. LA’s BEST is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a unique organizational structure, including a partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The President & CEO oversees the nonprofit office, which works hand-in-hand with LAUSD. LA’s BEST programming is delivered through LAUSD and more than a thousand staff members working at school sites are overseen by the Chief Operating Officer as part of the District’s Beyond the Bell Branch. For more about our history, operations and mission, please see LAsBEST.org.

About The Job

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven visionary and action-oriented leader with executive experience to build on LA’s BEST’s rich history and impact, inspire and drive collaborative growth, advocate in the afterschool and expanded learning field, and increase and diversify revenue with an emphasis on maximizing and expanding public funding, increasing funds raised from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the success of the organization in collaboration with the Board of Directors, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the City of Los Angeles, the private sector, and a team of committed and talented staff.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will lead the Board and staff through the development, refinement, and execution of a holistic and unified strategic vision and multi-year strategic plan. As the lead executive, spokesperson and advocate for LA’s BEST, the President & CEO will strengthen and expand public and private partnerships significant to the organization’s health and impact, including collaborating with the Chief Operating Officer, representing LAUSD, to ensure effective implementation of the mission.

Responsibilities

The paramount goal of the President and CEO will be to strengthen LA’s BEST’s fiscal ability to provide a safe, nurturing and enriching afterschool program at no cost to families living in under-resourced communities throughout Los Angeles. The CEO will be responsible for maintaining financial stability and increasing internal operational efficiency related to public and private funds; diversifying and expanding revenue; increasing external visibility and awareness; collaborating with the Board; elevating influence over policy development; and building a collaborative, cross-functional organizational culture, with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization.

For a full description of responsibilities please review the comprehensive position description on the LA’s BEST website: https://lasbest.org/join-us/employment-opportunities/

Candidate Profile

The President & CEO will have demonstrated experience and ability in fundraising, advocacy, and organizational administration. Experience in environments involving partnerships with both the public and private sectors.

● An action-oriented leader, with proven success driving unified vision, change, and growth within an organization, translating broad goals into achievable steps, and experience in change management.

● A leader who embraces diversity, inclusivity, sustainability, technology, wellness, and a wide range of progressive strategies.

● Demonstrated success increasing efficiency of existing revenue sources and implementing new revenue-generating strategies. Success partnering with staff and board members to identify prospects, cultivate new donor relationships, and close on individual gifts of $25,000+ and corporate sponsorships and partnerships of $100,000+.

● Track record of partnering with staff and boards in creating and implementing successful development plans and long-term fundraising campaigns through multiple revenue streams, including government funding, individual and major giving, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and events.

● Executive level experience overseeing development, advocacy, government relations, marketing and public relations.

● Ability to educate, influence, and motivate key audiences who have an interest in the mission of an organization.

● Extensive experience and connections across a variety of sectors within Greater Los Angeles, and throughout California, including political, civic, and corporate leaders highly desired.

● Strong written and oral communications skills, as well as the listening and interpersonal skills to serve as an enthusiastic, charismatic, and credible ambassador. Must be comfortable with public speaking and being interviewed by a range of media outlets.

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, advanced degree is preferred. Bilingual or multilingual is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range set by the Board of Directors is $240,000 – $290,000. Currently, the position is a hybrid position located in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. Benefits include: Employer paid medical, dental, & vision insurance for employee, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match after one year of continuous employment, holiday and vacation pay, cell phone stipend and parking. LA’s BEST is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or organizational policy. To apply, email cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile to: [email protected].