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Governance
Executive Director Sample Job Description
For More Information on the Executive Director please see "H"
The Executive Director is responsible for leadership and management
of this agency which exists to (mission statement). The agency provides
the following services and programs: (specify).
The Executive Director reports to, and works in close partnership
with, a board of directors and is responsible for developing and
managing a $_____ budget. He/she is responsible for a paid staff
of _____ people and a volunteer staff of _____ people. The salary
range is $_____ to $______. The following benefits are provided:
(specify)
Responsibilities
General Agency Management
- Oversee all programs, services, activities and facilities; ensure
that all program objectives are met.
- Hire, fire, train and evaluate staff in accord with agency policies
and state and federal law.
- Facilitate annual strategic planning process with appropriate
staff and board involvement.
- Prepare agency budget annually with appropriate staff and board
committees; submit to board for approval.
- Monitor receipts and expenditures and cash flow; report to board
or finance committee monthly. Resolve any problems in conjunction
with finance committee.
- Be alert to potential issues and opportunities that may affect
the agency and ensure that proactive positions are taken.
Board Support and Leadership
- Bring all appropriate issues and policy decisions to the board
in a timely manner so that they are addressed and resolved.
- Assist president and nominating committee to integrate new members
and provide for ongoing leadership development.
- Provide all board committees with competent staff support.
- Help to maintain board interest and enthusiasm.
Fund Development
- Apply, in a timely fashion, for all funds budgeted from outside
sources; keep board informed of outcomes.
- Provide staff support to board committees responsible for raising
budgeted income from special events.
- Assist in organizing and provide staff support for annual fund
drive.
Research potential new sources of funds for existing programs;
bring to board for decision to apply.
- Be alert to potential funding sources for new programs; bring
to board or appropriate committee for inclusion in agency planning
process.
Public Relations
- Ensure that the agency has a visible and effective public image
by regular use of the media, speaking engagements before service
clubs/organizations, and presence at all appropriate public functions.
- Ensure that all staff and volunteers who interact with the public
do so in an informed and effective manner.
- Establish and maintain contact with key individuals in local
government, other not-for-profit agencies and the business sector
to further agency's public image and reputation.
Qualifications
Minimum two years experience in not-for-profit or public agency
management, including supervising paid staff and volunteers; experience
working with a board of directors desirable.
Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in not-for-profit management
desirable; extensive experience may be substituted.
Working knowledge of not-for-profit fiscal management, including
fund accounting and budgeting.
Demonstrated ability in public speaking, clear and effective written
and oral communication, and effective group skills.
Personal stability, maturity, optimism and a sense of humour.
From Hiring the Executive Director; Sheila Albert.
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