A Non-Profit Executive Director provides senior level leadership to a non-profit organization focused on policy, political advocacy, or social program development.
FUNCTIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director is ultimately responsible for the overall management of the program and all aspects of the program's operations. This primarily involves the supervision and coordination of a volunteer service program, which provides advocacy services to abused and neglected children. Key responsibilities include, but are not restricted to: 1) resource development and maintenance, 2) program planning, 3) community and public relations, 4) personnel management, 5) program liaison to the Board of Directors, and 6) fiscal management.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
1. Research and prepare grant proposals and other funding applications. 2. Develop and maintain a donor base for both monetary and non-monetary resources. 3. Develop and maintain a donor tracking system. 4. Work with Board in any fund-raising events or activities.
AGENCY AND PROGRAM PLANNING
SHORT TERM 1. Meet weekly with program staff to determine and discuss any problems or plans involving volunteers (recruitment, training, screening, and supervision), court staff, DHS personnel, agency operations and be kept informed of all relevant activities of the agency. 2. Assure all necessary forms are filed with the appropriate agency for all necessary permits, memberships, licenses, etc. 3. Prepare quarterly and annual program reports. 4. Keep Juvenile Court Administration and other child welfare agencies apprised of program directives and activities. 5. Oversee program's compliance with established policies and procedures.
LONG TERM 1.
Develop, implement, and maintain tracking systems and/or both volunteer and caseload files. 2. Develop and initiate time-oriented strategic plans to establish program goals (e.g., 1-year, 5-year, 10-year plans). 3. Review program's progress and compare to goals and objectives. 4. Assure program's compliance with National and State CASA standards. 5. Attend and work with National and State CASA programs through conferences and meetings.
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
1. Coordinate public relations with the purpose of recruiting volunteers and increasing public awareness of the CASA program and its goals and activities. 2. Develop and maintain relationships with all appropriate groups, agencies, and organizations, and any and all child advocacy agencies and community service organizations. 3. Oversee release of press packets and news releases, and follow-up of any media coverage. 4. Approve all written public relations material printed by the program. 5. Be available for public speaking engagements.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1. Hire and supervise administrative and management staff. 2. Write and revise, as necessary, the job descriptions for all staff (except executive director). 3. Prepare yearly performance evaluations (oral and written) for all administrative and management staff. 4. Staff development.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIASION
1. Manage day-to-day fiscal operations. 2. Submit monthly and quarterly financial reports to the board (as required). 3. Review and approve all monthly and quarterly reports and documentation to substantiate those reports. 4. Submit bills and expenditures to the treasurer for reimbursement and accounting. 5. Assist in developing program's annual budget.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree, or related experience, in related field and experience in administration of volunteer, non-profit, or public service agency. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in fiscal management, resource development and maintenance, program planning and public relations. Previous experience working with volunteers and knowledge and understanding of child abuse and neglect, families in crisis, and other social services skills are given priority. Candidates will be required to have criminal background and central registry checks.
