08/01/2019
Executive Director Position Available:
Background:
Founded in 2008, the Madison House Autism Foundation is a 501(c)3 public foundation headquartered in the suburbs of Washington, DC and includes a small but mission-driven staff dedicated to serving the special needs adult populations ranging from autism to veterans. In addition to its advocacy and educational initiatives, among the foundation’s programs include oversight of a 400-acre rural innovation center which serves as the nexus to promote corporate, civic and community engagement. The foundation is now seeking a visionary, collaborative senior professional to work in an Executive Director role with a hands-on volunteer board of accomplished professionals to implement its current strategic plan and continue to advance its mission.
The Executive Director is responsible for the ex*****on of the organization’s mission through the design and management of staff, programs and expansion in a number of key areas. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have both internal and external oversight responsibilities. The Executive Director’s tasks will range from organizational leadership, administration, finance, board and organizational management, program development, fundraising, relationship development, and communications.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1- Strategy, Vision, and Leadership
•Guide the development of the Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives in collaboration with staff and board as well as the overall management of the organization’s work plan.
2- Finance and Accounting
•Work closely with Foundation’s Executive Committee to create and maintain a healthy financial standing including managing cash flow for the organization, managing relationships with financial institutions and donors, and overseeing the budgeting process.
3- Team Development/Leadership
•Promote a culture of support, high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality, mission and collaboration.
•Work to create a healthy, inclusive, diverse, positive internal work culture.
4- Operations and Administration
•Support and further develop the Foundation’s systems of policies, internal controls, and procedures around administrative and programmatic operations.
•Coordinate the creation of quarterly organizational work plans in line with the strategic plan to support the team.
5- Development and Fundraising
•Develop and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, and local government agencies in line with development strategies;
•Understand local and national development trends and funding landscape;
•Work in conjunction with board of directors and outside consultants to cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors;
•Collaborate with Director of Development on all elements of the planning and ex*****on of donor solicitation, including the end-of-year giving campaign.
6- Program Development
•Oversee the design and growth of all Foundation’s major initiatives to ensure their quality, connection to one another, and to the overarching mission;
•Oversee the design of program evaluation processes and tools.
7- Representation, Networking, Communications, and Collaboration
•Seek out and represent the Foundation in relevant forums, conferences, and events;
•Develop and maintain relationships with outside partners, funders, and other stakeholders;
•Oversee the brand of the organization including visual and written representation.
Other tasks in line with the essential functions/responsibilities mentioned above may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
•Master’s degree or a minimum of ten years professional management experience in the areas of operations, finance, board and leadership support, development and communications, preferably with non-profit organizations;
•Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a small but growing non-profit organization;
•Strong experience supporting, mentoring and coaching a team of staff and volunteers with diverse levels and areas of expertise.
Competencies
•Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and creative professional setting;
•Exceptional written, oral, and presentational communication skills;
•Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and operational initiatives;
•Strong interpersonal and active listening skills and the ability to effectively interface with board of directors, staff and consultants;
•Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
•Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as a strategic thinker and leader;
•Ability to document and articulate organizations’ work and needs for its target audience;
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce; comfortable with Mailchimp, and Adobe Creative Suite helpful but not required;
•High attention to detail and self-starter mentality;
Preferred Skills
•Comfortable with some physical tasks related to outdoor events, activities and initiatives
•Demonstrated experience with and interest in dealing with special needs populations;
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 /year
Experience:
•professional management: 10 years (Preferred)
Education:
•Master's (Preferred)
Location:
•Washington, DC Metropolitan area
Language:
•English
Work authorization:
•United States (Required)
Background checks required
•Criminal
•Drug testing
Interested candidates should email a detailed resume and focused cover letter to the attention of Mr. Kerry Harding, President, The Talent Bank, Inc. 11901 Stoney Creek Road, Potomac, MD 20854. [email protected]. Please, no questions at this stage.
