The Executive Director is the key management leader of the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1)Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission.
- Responsible for leading Commonwealth Prevention Alliance 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.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Board.
2)Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
- Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Commonwealth Prevention Alliance, 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 the identification and procurement of additional funding sources that support the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance’s mission.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Board.
3)Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through strategic planning and community outreach.
- Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that Commonwealth Prevention Alliance can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
- Responsible for the enhancement of Commonwealth Prevention Alliance’s image by being active and visible throughout the state. This work includes working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.
- Responsible for sharing current legislation, proposals, research, funding and training opportunities that impact the prevention field.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Board.
Professional Qualifications:
- B.A. or B.S. in Social Work, Education, Psychology or relevant field
- Five or more years nonprofit management experience in prevention of social services
- Strong oral, written and computer communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently
- Ability to convey a vision of the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance’s strategic future to respected entities
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit’s
- Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
- Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
- Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
