Executive Director

Company Description

We are looking for a high-energy, visionary leader with presence and gravitas to join a Denver based non-profit as Executive Director. This is a full-time position that reports to the Board of Directors and has responsibility for all aspects of the organization’s success, including long-range strategy, accounting/reporting, fostering partnerships, team leadership, volunteer coordination, fundraising, and grant management. This is a hybrid position with time in the Denver, CO office and working regionally with partners. Travel throughout the US about 15% of the time.

Job Description

Functional areas of responsibility

• Maintain and evolve organization’s mission, vision, and values along with the board of directors – and with consideration of all stakeholders
• Lead the board in adopting an annual strategic plan and budget
• Serve as the face of the organization – at all times perform with poise, respect and authenticity
• Proactively plan for the intended, and the unintended – with the ability to flex when necessary in an ever-changing market
• Evolve an effective PR and marketing strategy for the organization
• Establish a sustainable funding strategy – grants and gifts
• Support all aspects of event preparation, logistics, and management
• In coordination with staff, develop schedule of events ensuring a balance and adequate staffing
• Plan events with a focus on driving attendance to maximize revenue for each program
• Speak at and prepare presentations for events as necessary
• Direct responsibility for securing event venues, speakers, and sponsors
• Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in quarterly Board meetings, including prepare Board meeting materials
• Manage existing grants and ensure compliance with stated requirements
• Act as a primary point of contact to all members, mentors, community partners and sponsors

Qualifications

Qualifications and Competencies

• Passion for building a vibrant community centered on our charter 
• Situational leadership style – you can coach, mentor, develop, redirect and motivate as appropriate
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• A strong sense of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to perform as a hands-on leader – capable of jumping into whatever needs to be done without thinking twice
• Comfortable with public speaking and meeting facilitation
• Experience developing and delivering training programs, workshops and presentations – in person and via the web
• Technically astute with advanced knowledge of modern productivity tools
• BS/BA in a business discipline or and at least 10 years of experience in non-profit or service-based leadership

Additional Information

Compensation is expected to range between $90,000 and $110,000. Goldstone Partners is helping this longstanding non-profit find an energized leader to guide us into the future.  Applications welcome for those who are US Citizens or hold a Green Card.