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  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • BY-LAWS
    • REGIONS
    • RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA POSITION
    • GALLERY
    • CONTACT
  • CONFERENCE
    • 2021 CONFERENCE
    • REGISTRATION DETAILS
    • MAGGIE MARCOPUL AWARD
    • PAST CONFERENCE BROCHURES
    • COALITION OF THE YEAR AWARD
    • REGISTER NOW
  • PREVENTION RESOURCES
    • Community Action Series
    • Brave Conversations in Classrooms and Communities
    • DDAP Resources & Peer Sharing
    • OTHER TRAINING
    • COALITION RESOURCES
    • PREVENTION 101
    • PREVENTION RESOURCES
    • RED RIBBON WEEK RESOURCES
    • FASD RESOURCES
    • MARIJUANA SPECIFIC RESOURCES
    • Informed Consent – PA Higher Education Needs Assessment
  • COMMITTEES & NEWS
    • NEWS
    • ADVOCACY & EDUCATION
    • COLLEGIATE COMMITTEE
    • CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
    • DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
    • FINANCE COMMITTEE
    • MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
    • PA STOP WORKGROUP
    • PREVENTION COALITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
    • SOCIAL MEDIA, MARKETING and WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • ABOUT CPA MEMBERSHIP
    • ESTABLISH NEW COMPANY MEMBERSHIPS
    • RENEW COMPANY MEMBERSHIPS
    • ADD AND REMOVE SUB-MEMBERS TO AN EXISTING COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
    • CHANGE A PRIMARY CONTACT
    • CURRENT MEMBERSHIP LISTING
    • STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
    • MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE
  • PREVENTION WEEK
    • VIDEO LIBRARY
    • AGENDA FOR PREVENTION WEEK
October 14, 2018  |  By Barb Martz In News

CPA Executive Director Position

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

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The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. While Student Assistance Programs exist in other areas of the country, the structure and operation of the program in Pennsylvania is a unique expression of an integrated model serving the needs of Pennsylvania families and students.
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CPA is NOW accepting Board of Director applications!
CPA President, Tammy Taylor (pictured), states: "CPA is committed to establishing a Board of Directors that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve throughout the state of Pennsylvania."
For more information and to apply, go to: commonwealthpreventionalliance.org/about/board-of-directors/
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Student Assistance Programs at work in PA.What is SAP?

The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. While Student Assistance Programs exist in other areas of the country, the structure and operation of the program in Pennsylvania is a unique expression of an integrated model serving the needs of Pennsylvania families and students.
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