Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Mothers In Charge, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director with a proven track record of providing strong leadership, strategic vision, service delivery, and advocacy in a passionate, mission driven non-profit, community focused organization. Experience in providing direct services and/or advocacy, with strong fiscal and administrative management, inclusive of development/fundraising is a must. Engaging key stakeholders, while balancing day-to-day operations priorities, with an astute focus on advocacy needs are paramount to the success of the Executive Director. The successful candidate’s vision must be both progressive and creative, with a collaborative, inspirational leadership style that is rooted in accountability. Working in partnership with External Affairs and the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures that the mission, programs, finances, personnel, partnerships, and resources of MIC are effectively managed and positioned for long-term sustainability and growth. The Executive Director for MIC will maintain strong relationships with community members, funders, donors, faith-based organizations, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders.

Overview of Roles and Responsibilities

 

The Executive Director will work closely with External Affairs, while reporting to the Board of Directors and is responsible for all facets of operations, including:

 

Ø Providing strategic vision and leadership for the organization.

Ø Ensuring goals and objectives are set and achieved as it relates to providing direct services, advocacy, development and organizational leadership.

Ø Managing the leadership team to meet all individual and collective performance goals of MIC.

Ø Leading communications and maintaining relationships with all stakeholder groups.

Ø Providing oversight of financial functions (budgets, vendor contracts, personnel, grants, fundraising, etc.).

Ø Ensuring all records meet appropriate auditing and compliance standards.

Ø Setting long-term goals and building plans that match the mission of the organization.

Ø Building relationships with MIC partners and community affiliates.

Ø Recommending staffing structures.

Ø Building and maintaining positive relationships across all stakeholder groups in order to effectively move MIC’s overall mission.

Ø Complying with and managing all regulatory and legal matters, as well as mitigating risk.

Ø Driving aggressive fundraising and development efforts in conjunction with the Board.

 

 

Education/Professional Qualifications

 

Ø Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, social work, criminal justice, public health, human services, or related field.

Ø Advanced degree not required, but strongly preferred.

Ø 5-10+ years leadership experience working for a nonprofit, community-based, human service, advocacy, or related organization.

Ø Extensive fundraising experience.

Ø Strong leader competence (inclusive of talent management)

Ø Demonstrated business management experience, including oversight of finances, facilities, legal and risk management, and personnel matters.

Ø Visionary with the ability to manage competing priorities and hold self and others accountable to desired outcomes.

Ø Familiarity with communities affected by violence, trauma, grief, reentry, or related social challenges highly preferred.

Ø Exceptional communication skills across diverse audiences.

Ø Experience working collaboratively with a Board.

 

Leadership Qualities

 

Ø A passionate, empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and charismatic leader with the confidence to lead an influential organization.

Ø An engaged, collaborative and accessible approach.

Ø A genuine desire to connect with stakeholders at all levels.

Ø Entrepreneurial, motivated, problem-solver who initiates and develops effective partnerships.

Ø Ability to develop the staff and leadership team through mutual accountability.

Ø Capacity to manage and navigate in complex and challenging situations.

 

Company Description

We believe in a holistic approach to ending violence because we understand that saving our sons, daughters, and loved ones from the scourge of gun violence requires comprehensive solutions. Together, we strive to create safer communities and brighter futures.

Company Description

We believe in a holistic approach to ending violence because we understand that saving our sons, daughters, and loved ones from the scourge of gun violence requires comprehensive solutions. Together, we strive to create safer communities and brighter futures.