JOB TITLE: |
Executive Director |
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FLSA STATUS: |
Exempt |
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CLASSIFICATION: |
Full-time |
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LAST UPDATED: |
December 2020 |
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REPORTS TO: |
Board of Directors |
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Supervises |
Development Director, Finance Director, Program Director and Human Resources |
SCOPE OF POSITION
Responsible for the planning, organization, and leadership of the organization’s operations, programs/ programming, financial management, and fundraising using appropriate delegation of duties. Networks with State and local officials around public policy and funding issues. Oversees and reports on the organization’s outcomes and activities for the Board of Directors.
Leads the organization’s marketing and community relations initiatives to facilitate increased public knowledge on issues of poverty and mental illness and inspire individuals to donate time, talent, and financially to the organization.
Inspires the community and staff who have a heart for ministry to find ways at Breakthrough to help people living in poverty and/or living with severe mental illness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Maintain strong and interactive communication to update the Board of Directors on all issues impacting the organization, provide structure and encourage leadership support and attend Board and Executive meetings.
- As a member of the Nominating Committee, support the recruiting and orientation of new Board members.
- Overall responsibility for the ongoing financial management and for preparation/approval of annual budget as presented by the Finance Director.
- Project annual initiatives to assist with budget development and compliance.
- Oversight and engagement with all key stakeholders employed and impacted by programs and entity’s operations.
- Maintain and promote public contacts in the private/public community sectors to enhance the mission, awareness, and work of the organization, which include strong relationships with partnering social service agencies.
- Lead and support grant-writing process through concept-development, research of grant opportunities, writing and editing.
- Cultivate and develop relationships with new major donors and continue to work with existing donors.
- Acts as a member of the fundraising team to ensure success with event-fundraising team, and development and implementation of the annual fundraising plan.
- Provide public speaking engagement to include churches, community organizations and other venues about the Breakthrough program.
- Maintain contact with people living in poverty and/or mental illness to receive feedback on environmental stressors and solution-oriented program design.
- Encourage staff and members/clients to tell their stories of success in written and verbal format.
- Maintain membership and attendance in local and state policy and planning groups.
- Work with Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) and mental health centers (MHCs) on Medicaid policy issues and changes to legislation.
- Develop new Medicaid contracts (i.e., One Care, Individual and Group Therapy, Clubhouse Medicaid code).
- Develop memoranda of agreement (MOA’s) and work with legal resources for clarifications and editing.
- Search for new contracting and grant opportunities, negotiate contracts and assist with applications.
- Consult on how to maintain a participatory leadership environment.
- Continue to promote kindness, laughter and joy in the community and workplace.
- Work with Clubhouse Coalition to develop Clubhouse programs in Kansas
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master’s degree in related field preferred. Ideally, a combination of Business, LMSW, Psychiatric or Behavioral Health education and experience.
Prior Experience:
Minimum of five years’ experience in executive leadership of a nonprofit or for-profit organization preferred.
Preferred Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of community projects to facilitate mental health initiatives
- Excellent communication and written skills, approachability, good listening, and organizational skills to promote the mission of Breakthrough Programs.
- Strong history of navigating organizational challenges, and the ability to make decisions and solve problems.
- Prior successful pursuit of fundraising activities and grant opportunities including both writing and administration.
- Must be able to work with a diverse group of people in a team setting. Facilitate communication and team-building to support problem solving and win-win solutions.
- Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, allowing for possible early morning, evening, or weekend activities.
- Must be able to handle crisis situations and be comfortable working with community resources.
Physical Context and Work Environment:
- The work environment is usually a well-lit, environmentally-controlled indoor environment with a moderate level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Bending and moving consistent with an office environment.
- Periodic travel for training events and fundraising will be required.
Please direct inquiries and resume to hinmanandassociates@sbcglobal.net