Job Description
Red Envelope is seeking a CEO for a non-profit, college access readiness organization. The ideal candidate is a mission-driven and experienced executive leader skilled in successfully revitalizing and strategic planning, executing and scaling a nonprofit, business, or fund, building and empowering a high performing team.
This role reports to the Chairman and Board of Directors, the President / CEO will be based at the organization’s offices in Indianapolis, IN.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the organization and ensure its overall successful long-term
- Strategic planning and implementation/ execution
- Scaling up growth, drive development and fundraising in collaboration with Market Development
- Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans and execute on the policies authorized by the Board
- Plan, actively manage, and oversee the organization’s programs, fundraising, and operations while ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability
- Oversee and report on the organization’s results for Board of Directors
- Lead, manage, and guide the organization to attain continued growth, success, and optimal mission impact for programs and services
- Actively engage in complex fiscal management through hands on budgetary development and oversight; routinely report performance and financial activities to the Board
- Provide thoughtful executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Trustees
- Foster a collaborative working environment, encourage professional development, and champion accountability amongst staff
- Attend all Board meetings and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress
- Establish goals, objectives, and operational plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors, staff, and other leaders
- Effectively represent the organization and promote a positive organizational image to ensure adequate community representation
- Manage and motivate staff, overseeing processes such as hiring, separation, ongoing staff development, performance management, and compensation and benefits
. Requirements:
Basic:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- 3+ years of experience with social impact investing, business management, and/or program officer experience.
- Previous CEO or Executive Director experience scaling and growing a nonprofit venture.
- 3+ years of experience with donor acquisition and retention strategy experience.
- 5+years of experience of leading and developing a team and/or staff.
Preferred:
- Master's degree.
- CAE, PMP preferred.
Desired Characteristics:
- Passionate about Mission
- Listening & Engaging others
- Growth oriented
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, thrives in ambiguous environment
- High energy, Well-organized, Results-driven
- Culturally Competent