Chief Executive Officer

Description

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") will be a visionary leader who is future-focused and entrepreneurial, and capable of building upon the Foundation's legacy in the United States. The CEO will be a convener of ideas and a curious, inspiring, innovative, and experienced leader who brings to the role a record of achievement reflective of the organization's mission and standards of excellence.

The CEO will be thoughtful and a leader capable of guiding the organization, its leadership and team through its next phase of growth. They will lead this national nonprofit organization in all aspects of its evolution, while working collaboratively with its staff to build and strengthen its programs.

SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide strategic leadership ensuring the effective and thoughtful delivery of programs that advance the organization's mission and core values; ensure ongoing quality of finance, administration, operations, fundraising, communications, community relations, and advocacy efforts.
• In collaboration with its leadership, create a strategic plan that will serve as a roadmap for the the organization's growth, taking its programs, impact and fundraising into its next phase of development.
• Actively engage and collaborate with Board members, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and funders.
• Provide visibility for the organization and be the spokesperson of the organization, representing its mission, values, and expertise to internal and external audiences.
• Position the organization as an ongoing catalyst of ideas relevant to the child abuse prevention community and its supporters.
• Support and advance the organization's collaboration with national partners, including child advocacy centers, youth-serving organizations, and key state and district education agencies to expand the organization's footprint and number of children served annually.
• In collaboration with the organization's VP of Prevention Education, continue to monitor and develop robust and meaningful evidence-based and research informed abuse prevention curriculum; ensure alignment with strategies developed by the Board of Directors.
• Work with staff and other stakeholders to manage and build relationships with government funders, as well as district and school partners at the regional and national levels.
• Oversee the management of the organization's staff, prioritizing participatory decision-making practices; support the professional development of staff, as well as a sustainable and positive staff culture.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the organization's highly skilled team; work in a hands-on capacity with the team, ensuring that team members work toward both individual and organizational goals.
• Develop and lead the rollout of a strategic fundraising & marketing plan that seizes opportunities and supports the organization's goals, both short- and long-term; working across the organization to establish shared priorities and a clear vision for execution.
• Lead creative strategies to grow the organization's donor base, planning events, engaging corporate sponsors and other donors, finding innovative ways to promote support for the organization's work.
• In collaboration with the Board and senior staff, lead the cultivation and solicitation of significant donors; identify opportunities to engage and solicit new donors.
• Oversee the execution of all marketing and communications efforts, working with senior staff to build outreach campaigns; ensure consistent communication with the stakeholders.
• Work with the Board to establish budgetary priorities, manage an annual budget that maximizes impact, monitor the organization's financial performance, and report to the Board.
• In collaboration with the organization's Vice President of Finance and Operations, establish financial plans to identify pathways to growth.
• Oversee the development and use of a monitoring system to track and report program & fiscal activities and results.
• Ensure legal compliance and accountability.
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors; work collaboratively with the Board Chair to develop a strategic vision for engagement and recruitment.
• Serve as an advisor and resource to the Board in the areas of program, fundraising, governance, finance, and policy; cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board.
• Seek and cultivate relationships on behalf of the organization with individuals who might serve as Board members.
• Provide ongoing reports to the Board on finance, fundraising, program delivery and team management.
• Work with the Board Chair to prepare for Board Meetings.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Vision, an ability to see potential and develop plans to expand an organization's brand and impact.
• Developed leadership skills; a flexible self-starter who is nimble and able to navigate thoughtfully through change.
• Excellent communication skills with a broad range of constituents.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented work style that demonstrates initiative and sound judgment.
• An ability to make persuasive presentations to assist in the development of relationships for the organization.
• Self-awareness and empathy; a healthy combination of confidence and humility, political savvy, and a sense of humor.
• An authentic commitment to the organization's mission, work and accomplishments.
• Impeccable integrity

Required Skills
• Bachelor's or equivalent degree required; Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Appropriate leadership in experience in related non profit, public relations, or business.
• Leadership experience in the fields of child abuse prevention, child protection, youth development, youth enrichment, education or a related field.
• A commitment to quality and excellence.
• A track record of working with a Board and staff to develop, articulate, and implement a shared strategic vision and plan.
• Experience cultivating and recruiting Board members; experience building the relationships, state by state, to support national growth.
• Proven experience in management, administration, systems development, and budgeting and staff management.
• An ability to guide and empower a dynamic team and serve as an effective internal collaborator.
• An ability to cultivate effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders (donors, staff, corporate sponsors, government officials, audiences, the national child protection community, the media).
• Self-awareness and empathy; a healthy combination of confidence and humility.
• Experience and familiarity with national funding environments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs.

Openings

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