Interim Executive Director - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleve

Ohio  ‐ Onsite
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is seeking an Interim Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim Executive Director will provide strategic counsel to the Board as they consider merger opportunities and will be responsible for the administration and management of the agency, as determined in collaboration with the Executive Committee. In this capacity, she/he is responsible for carrying out the vision and mission of the organization by working with agency staff to implement the program objectives, protecting fundraising income and preserving key funder relationships, and maintaining a high level of visibility and a positive image with the community and with funders.  We need a hard-working visionary who can help the board assess our situation and organization, explore our options and drive the execution of the plan.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to help a storied organization move to the next level and truly make an amazing difference in Greater Cleveland. 

This Interim Executive Director role is anticipated to be Full time position requiring some work in the evenings and occasional travel. 

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Supervise BBBS staff, and monitor and evaluate the results of program activities, ensuring that continuing contractual obligations are being fulfilled; allocating resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency; and developing organizational and administrative policies and program objectives.
  • Participate in board discussions with merger candidates, prepare financial and strategic analysis of merger opportunities.
  • Facilitate due diligence, transition, and integration process of any merger transaction.
  • Oversee fundraising planning and implementation strategies, including working with board and staff members to identify funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders and appropriately following up,  and submitting proposals and necessary documentation.
  • Oversee the development of financial and operational plans, oversee implementation of budgets, and monitor progress/changes related to budgets.
  • Raise the public profile of BBBS by serving as a visible spokesperson and advocate in the community.
  • Ensure meaningful and effective partnerships with key public and private sector entities to reinforce the BBBS brand and its impact in the community.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to attract, engage and mobilize significant numbers of volunteer mentors and donors.
  • Attend board and committee meetings and various community meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Board Chair, Executive Committee or Board of Directors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree is preferred.
  • Nonprofit executive management experience, or experience in a leadership role on a nonprofit board.
  • Demonstrated experience and success with nonprofit mergers including pre-deal due diligence, integration planning, synergy and cost savings analysis, and post-close transformation.
  • Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven track record of effective project management and change management.
  • Strong fund development, marketing, and public relations experience to successfully engage external stakeholders including funders, corporate partners, policy makers and communities.
Start date
n.a
From
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland
Published at
17.01.2014
Project ID:
652181
Contract type
Freelance
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