Volunteer Executive Staff - President

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The President, a newly created position, will report into the Founder and work collaboratively with the Board of Directors in leading the transformation of Celestial Point from its current stage to a more mature organization capable of delivering on its long term vision. Specifically, she or he will ensure that Celestial Point's fiscal, operations, fundraising, marketing, human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization.

Responsibilities Strategic vision and leadership

• Collaborate with the founder and the board to develop and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff, and priorities are aligned with Celestial Point's core mission.
• Provide inspirational leadership and direction to all executives, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization; establish effective decision-making processes that will enable Celestial Point to achieve its long- and short-term goals and objectives.
• Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.
• In partnership with the Founder, help build a diverse and inclusive Board representative of the community that is highly engaged and willing to leverage and secure resources.

• Ensure that the flow of funds permits Celestial Point to make continuous progress towards the achievement of its mission and that those funds are allocated properly to reflect present needs and future potential.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive marketing, branding and development strategies that will ensure consistency throughout the organization and enhance revenue from major donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporations.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality services while managing for current and future growth.
• Support and motivate the organization's staff.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and strengthen internal communications with staff throughout the organization; create and promote a positive, multicultural work environment that supports consistency throughout the organization's strategy, operational methods, and data collection needs.
• Oversee the financial status of the organization including developing long and short range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place; set financial priorities accurately to ensure the organization is operating in a manner that supports the needs of the program and staff.

• Rationalize the delivery of programs through new and existing offices and partnerships.
• Increase efficiencies and consistency throughout the organization by developing and implementing standardized programs, services, and program office marketing.