Job Description
PURPOSE/MISSION: Responsible for inspiring and leading others to achieve the organization’s vision of creating a nationally recognized public organization. This position reports to the Board Chair and acts as an agent of the Board of Directors in leading the organization
Primary Responsibilities: Fundraising - Cultivate a financially secure and sustainable organization that meets the organization's operating and capital improvement budgets.
- Develop and execute an annual budget for operations and capital projects.
- Oversee and work with the organization’s staff to monitor budgets and activities to achieve financial goals.
- Lead effort to raise funds for capital projects and/or to match an RACP State grant.
- Work with development department to set goals and lead efforts for Major Gifts Campaign and Capital Campaign.
- Meet with foundation and corporate executives to generate interest and cultivate individual and corporate donors.
Strategic Planning - In consultation with the Board Chair and other key stakeholders, develop a multi-year strategic plan aligned to the organization’s shared vision of excellence, leverage the resources, and incorporate knowledge of current realities and progress toward goals.
- Predict the needs of staff in pursuing the strategic plan, adjusting over time as necessary; anticipate barriers, develop measures of effectiveness, and plan for contingencies.
- Design and execute processes and systems for progress monitoring with goals and metrics across all critical areas of the strategic plan.
Administration – Building the Organization and Its Programs - Work with the Board to develop the organizational structure that supports the mission.
- Lead the Human Resources function. Recruit staff. Conduct regular staff evaluations.
- Together with the Board, formulate strategic plans, policies, and programs to meet the organization's short and long-term objectives.
- Set annual goals for staff.
- Manage, develop, and lead a cohesive, high-performing team for the entire organization.
- Participate as staff liaison and ex-officio member of the following Board committees: Audit and Finance, Building, Board Development, Environment, Executive and Horticulture
- Assist the Board Development Committee in recruiting and training new Board members as requested.
- Schedule, plan, and lead staff meetings.
- Direct the recruitment, selection, and retention of staff and other instructional staff best suited to the mission.
Building Awareness and Engaging the Community - Develop the public image and recognition of the organization by representing it to major donors, government agencies, and the community.
- Develop collaborative partnerships with other community organizations.
- Coordinate and oversee the work of staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure work is accomplished according to standards, on time, and within budget.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, For contractors,