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An Executive Director/CEO position description can be in many different formats, but should include specific information on each area of responsibility and the position requirements. Some items to include, and examples, are:
Function:
- To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization
- With the chair, enable the Board to fulfill its governance function
- To give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives
Reports to: Board of Directors
Accountabilities:
- Board Administration and Support -- Supports operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff, and supporting Board's evaluation of chief executive
- Program, Product and Service Delivery -- Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services
- Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management -- Recommend yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manage organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations. Develop and maintain sound financial practices.
- Human Resource Management -- Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations. See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place.
- Community and Public Relations -- Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented with a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
- Fundraising -- Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and managing fundraising records and documentation
Skills/Experience: Proven fundraising skills and grant writing experience are a must.
- Passion, enthusiasm, flexibility, common sense, and uncommon commitment to our mission
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders and collaborate across these groups to achieve desired outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in nonprofit management and governance
- Demonstrated success in fundraising including researching, developing and preparing grant proposals, capital campaigns, major gift programs
- Comfortable with networking for partnerships, board membership, and fundraising
- Experience with the recruitment and management of volunteers
- Strong verbal and communications skills
- Proven track record of success overseeing fundraising initiatives, public relations, operational and administrative functions
Compensation: Salary (range) annually, dependent on experience
Education: The successful candidate should have a master’s degree in a related field; or a bachelor’s degree combined with experience in the field of international exchange.
Job description last revised and authorized by Board: [insert date]
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