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Job Description: Executive Director

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the organization's strategic plan, in collaboration with the board of directors, to achieve overall mission and objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to inspire and engage staff, volunteers, and partners in fulfilling the organization's mission.
• Assess and anticipate emerging trends and opportunities in the non-profit sector and adjust organizational strategy accordingly.

2. Organizational Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring effective organizational structure, systems, and processes are in place to achieve goals and maximize efficiency.
• Recruit, train, manage, and evaluate staff members to ensure high-performance outcomes.
• Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.

3. Financial Management:

• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Oversee financial planning, reporting, and analyses to ensure accurate assessment of the organization's financial health.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and sponsors to secure financial resources.

4. Fundraising and Development:

• Lead and execute the organization's fundraising and development efforts, including donor cultivation, proposal writing, major gifts solicitation, and grant management.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Research and identify potential funding opportunities and create strategies to diversify funding streams.

5. Advocacy and External Relations:

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the organization, representing its mission and goals to stakeholders, including the media, policymakers, and the general public.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, including government agencies, community organizations, and other non-profit organizations.
• Participate in relevant professional networks and ensure the organization's presence in key advocacy platforms.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., non-profit management, business administration, social sciences), Master's degree preferred.

- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as an executive director or in a senior management role within a non-profit organization.

- Strong leadership and managerial skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.

- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, in collaboration with board members and key stakeholders.

- Excellent financial management skills, with experience in budget development and oversight.

- Proven success in fundraising and developing relationships with donors and sponsors.

- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively represent the organization to diverse audiences.

- Knowledge and understanding of the non-profit sector, including relevant issues, regulations, and trends.

- Passion for the mission of the non-profit organization and a commitment to social impact.

About the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System:

The Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System is a tax-exempt public charity and grant-making organization that provides vital support to area students, teachers and school administrators by building effective partnerships and funding high-impact projects for which tax dollars are not available. Our mission is to enhance education, champion innovation and provide sustained financial support to public schools within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70815