Executive Director

NWAWS Executive Director Job Description

Position:               Executive Director

Location:              Rogers, Arkansas

Classification:       Exempt

Compensation:     Competitive & Reasonable for the Market

Reports To:           Board of Directors

Overview

The Executive Director of the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter (NWAWS) is responsible for the leadership of the organization by providing strategic, operational, ethical, and inspirational leadership consistent with the mission, vision, values, board oversight and policies, applicable laws and regulations, and contractual obligations of the NWAWS.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Responsible for leading the NWAWS in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board 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 the organization.

• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the NWAWS, to include submission to 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.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support NWAWS’ mission.

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 the NWAWS’ programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the NWAWS can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
• Advances the development of the state nonprofit association network in the region and across the country through outreach, collaboration, and sharing.
• Serves as the NWAWA’s chief ambassador representing the interests of members and the nonprofit sector within key networks locally, regionally and nationally (if member of a National Association).
• Responsible for the enhancement of the NWAWS’ 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 effective administration of the NWAWS operations.
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

Actual Job Responsibilities:

1. Planning and operation of annual budget.
2. Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
3. Serving as the NWAWS’ primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.
4. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the state and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance NWAWS’ Mission.
5. Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Foundation throughout the State.
6. Supervise, collaborate with organization staff.
7. Strategic planning and implementation.
8. Oversee organization Board and committee meetings.
9. Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
10. Review and approve contracts for services.
11. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree plus a minimum of seven years of nonprofit leadership experience or equivalent combination of education or a related field. 
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Ability to convey a vision of the NWAWS’ strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
• Strong public speaking ability