President and CEO, East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) - Nonprofit Talent

The Opportunity

EECM seeks a thoughtful and visionary President & CEO to cultivate a healthy culture while leading the organization with a comprehensive fundraising strategy to promote financial stability.

Serving as the key management leader of EECM, the new President & CEO will serve the organization with empathy and compassion for the individuals served by the EECM mission. In addition to overseeing the administrative and operational health of the organization, the President & CEO will report to an 11-member Board of Directors and develop trust-based relationships with the senior management team and staff. Centering their efforts around the clients served, the President & CEO will carry out strategies for revenue generation, marketing, regional partnerships, and advocacy. The President & CEO will possess a proven track record of partnership development using collaboration and innovation to strengthen EECM’s ties to the community, both in programming and fundraising.

The President & CEO will be primarily responsible for the following:

Leadership & Management

• Assures EECM effectively achieves its mission by providing sound organizational leadership. This includes day-to-day operations, fundraising, fiscal oversight, and strategic planning.
• Assesses and evaluates financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals and budgets. Ensures maximum resource utilization and the continuance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Develops strategies to monitor and revise the creation and implementation of plans to improve program and service quality and achieving the goals established. Ensures that programming remains relevant, diverse, and consistent.
• Collaborates with Senior Leadership to establish and monitor policies and operating procedures to guarantee the organization is meeting the goals established by the Board of Directors.
• Manages the staff through delegation, trust, and respect, creating a workplace that is professional and positive. Promotes a culture that is conducive to employee morale and growth and encourages success and retention.
• Inspires a business-oriented, professional, results-driven environment across the organization.

Development & Community Relations

• Develops and implements a fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Board of Directors that builds on existing relationships with gift-donor individuals and organizations, foundations and other fundraising opportunities.
• Identities and cultivates relationships with philanthropic partners to enhance long-term plans and strengthen ties with key foundations and funders in the region. Provides strategic counsel on leveraging funding opportunities from state, county, and local sources.
• Represents and serves as the chief spokesperson and advocate for EECM in the community. Enhances image and brand of EECM by being active and visible in the community along with working closely with other professionals, civic and private organizations.
• Acts as primary spokesperson to clients, media, and the public.

Board Relations

• Develops, maintains, and supports an effective and dedicated Board of Directors.
• Communicates effectively with the Board along with providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
• Ensures effective systems exist to track progress, and regularly evaluates program components, so as to measure successes and challenges that can be effectively shared with the Board, funders, and other constituents.
• Reviews and updates current strategic plan in cooperation with the Board and staff, incorporating the assumptions and actions required of the organization for continued success and sustainability; and then, accordingly, establishes and effectively implements the annual operating plans.

EECM seeks a leader with a deep compassion and pride for the work EECM provides to the community. This position requires a forward-focused leader who has significant history and demonstrated experience in management, fundraising, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and funders. An experienced nonprofit leader, the successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality programs and opportunities for all seeking EECM’s services.

All candidates should have exceptional and proven nonprofit management, leadership, relationship management, and resource development experience, as well as possess a combination of the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to EECM’s mission and vision.
• Educational background that supports the required skills and competencies.  
• Adept at building effective teams and motivating others to achieve more, particularly in complex and dynamic organizations. Working style that is transparent, encouraging, and collaborative.
• Values an inclusive work environment and can demonstrate cultural competence. Track record of creating and sustaining an organizational culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Evidence of continuously seeking opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and challenges.
• Successful track record with development and fundraising: can create and maintain relationships with funders and community institutions.
• Financial acumen that extends to evaluating financial performance of the organization with regards to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate board member relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with strong public speaking ability.
• Commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
• A service-forward mentality with a strong desire to serve others, both within the organization and the community. Responsiveness and timeliness are critically important.
• A strategic thinker: someone who can execute short and long-term strategic and operational plans while balancing day-to-day organizational priorities and goals.
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Strong cultural competency with deep experience working with diverse populations.

In the near term, the new President & CEO will continue to deliver outstanding outcomes while successfully addressing the following in the first 6-12 months:

• Become immersed in the programs and people of EECM. Complete personal outreach to and initial evaluation of all current program and fundraising partners in order to deepen understanding of current community relationships, both funding and programmatic.
• Commit to a model of fiscal governance that promotes a culture that includes holding departments accountable to their budgets and promotes disciplined spending.
• Create, present to the Board, and implement a sound fundraising and development plan in order to maximize opportunities within the region.
• Execute EECM’s long-range strategic plan in support of the organization’s mission and financial goals. Set priorities that are based in data-driven information and process improvement.
• Create an internal culture of collaboration while being visible and trusted in the community.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 - $170,000 and a progressive benefits package.  EECM is a flexible work environment with the opportunity to work off site when appropriate. The CEO as leader is expected to work primarily in the East End offices.

EECM seeks to recruit candidates for employment that represent our diverse community in race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and ability. Inclusive and equitable in our recruitment and retention practices, we are dedicated to uplifting diverse opinions and backgrounds in order to grow and evolve as a welcoming workplace for all.

EECM has retained Nonprofit Talent to assist with this important organizational change process. Specific questions related to the position may be emailed to Michelle Pagano Heck, President, at Michelle@NonprofitTalent.com. Please direct all inquiries related to this position to Nonprofit Talent, and do not contact EECM.

Resume, position-specific cover letter, and salary expectations can be uploaded via this web portal. 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5PM ON October 21, 2024

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