President/CEO

ABOUT FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE

Family & Children's Place provides resources, support and solutions to help families prevent and stop child abuse and neglect, and to heal those impacted, by empowering parents and the community to create safe, nurturing environments for children. The work they do helps to save lives in our community.  For 140 years, Family & Children's Place has worked tirelessly to fulfill their mission: to protect and heal children and families. They serve more than 5,000 children and families annually.  Their wide range of programs aim to deal with the trauma of abuse, but equally they work to prevent it. Although they long for the day their services are no longer needed, Family & Children's Place understands how critical their services are for children and families in the community. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Family & Children's Place (FCP) is seeking a President/CEO with a passion for our mission and strong business acumen, advocacy, fundraising, and team leadership skills to lead the organization. The next President/CEO of FCP will lead a team of approximately 100 employees and will ideally bring vision and trauma-informed care experience to the opportunities and challenges facing this community institution. With support from the board, FCP's next President/CEO will take initiative to lead the organization to new heights moving forward.

This leader will increase engagement with a volunteer board of directors, donors, legislators, and community partners of all types and at all levels throughout the city and state. With a current annual budget of $11 million, FCP is looking for a leader who can increase funding, particularly through increased individual donors for an endowment fund. The President/CEO will also be charged with evaluating sustainability of the organization's wide-ranging programs. FCP is looking for a President/CEO that can help increase its service impact within the community while prioritizing the organization's equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts and trauma-informed services and policies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This will be an engaging leader comfortable operating with a sense of urgency and with diplomatic assertiveness in advocacy, fundraising, and partnership building for Family & Children's Place. The President/CEO will be a proven innovative, strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills who is adept at people leadership and development. This leader will enjoy a high level of autonomy in executing the board's strategic vision for the organization, which includes shaping the brand of FCP and strengthening relationships with a multitude of people and entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Strategy:

Provide visionary leadership, and translate that vision into actionable, measurable plans. Direct the organization's overall operations and administrative activities, ensuring the team, programs, and mission are growing effectively. This includes board development, information, and engagement.

Fundraising & Development:

Give active leadership and support to a comprehensive fund development effort. In collaboration with the Senior VP of External Affairs, support integration of fund development efforts with organizational programs and community relations activities. Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors and key stakeholders at both individual and institutional levels. Engage board to take an active role in future fundraising efforts.

Family Advocacy:

Collaborate closely with local, regional, and national groups, advocating for the family; contribute to policies and initiatives that enhance the wellbeing and protection of families in the community.

Fiscal Management:

Has oversight of the organizational budget and administer programs within budgetary provisions.

Partnership Building:

Establish and nurture relationships with local, regional, and national partners, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector stakeholders in a direct attempt to increase organizational brand and program awareness in the community. Act as a primary spokesperson and representative for Family & Children's Place, increasing the understanding of, and enhancing the image of, the organization within the community. Strategically collaborate with existing and new partners to advance impact, sustainability, and public policy.

Policy Oversight & Compliance:

Ensure that the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including responsibilities as outlined in the Code of Ethics and under the Standards for the Professional Practice of Social Work, National Association. Act as adviser to board of directors, providing sufficient information for them to carry out their policy-making responsibilities.

Team Development & Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This includes creating a culture that focuses on the leadership development of the internal team.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in social work or related field is preferred

Minimum of 5 - 7 years relevant experience in a nonprofit, displaying progressive management experience

Senior management experience in a nonprofit organization or government agency with a proven track record of effective leadership and organizational development

Experience working with local, state, and national partners, and a deep understanding of family and child welfare systems and advocacy

Strong knowledge of policy development, organizational compliance, and the legal framework of nonprofit operations, with successful history working with a volunteer Board of Directors

Demonstrated success in fundraising solicitation for a nonprofit organization, including major gift development

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

Experience in program planning

Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Unwavering commitment to the highest level of ethical and professional standards

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Family & Children's Place is prepared to offer a salary in the range of $145,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick time, 403b contribution, and a diverse offering of voluntary benefits. Family & Children's Place is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, veterans, and LGBTQIA applicants. Family & Children's Place celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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