Executive Director

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Recruiting Organization: Human Health Project

The volunteer Executive Director is a key management leader of Human Health Project (HHP). The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of HHP. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the CEO and the Board.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Board Governance: Works with the CEO and the board in order to fulfill the organization mission.

• Responsible for leading the HHP in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the CEO and the board.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the CEO and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of HHP.

• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support HHP’s mission.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of HHP to include submission to CEO and the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

• Responsible for implementation of HHPs programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that HHP can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
• Responsible for the enhancement of HHP’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.

4) Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.

• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible effective administration of HHP operations.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

Actual Job Responsibilities

1. Report to and work closely with the CEO and the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
2. Supervise, collaborate with organization staff.
3. Strategic planning and implementation.
4. Planning and operation of the annual budget.
5. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance HHP’s Mission.
6. Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
7. Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
8. Oversee organization Board meetings with the CEO.
9. Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
10. Review and approve contracts for services.
11. Other duties as agreed with the CEO.

Professional Qualifications Desired

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience.
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers and donors.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring