The Crayon Initiative
- 0 active jobs (view)
Description
The Crayon Initiative, a dynamic nonprofit that recycles used and unwanted crayons to preserve our environment and enrich the lives of hospitalized children through art & imagination, seeks an entrepreneurial Executive Director (part-time, 30 hours/week) to guide the organization’s rapid growth and strategically shape its promising future.
Executive Director Core Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Work with the board, staff, and key stakeholders/partners to develop and implement a mission-driven strategic plan.
- Utilize data-driven analysis in evaluating all operational and strategic operations.
- Serve as liaison between board and staff, strategic partners, and funders.
- Ensure transparency of communication with board and staff.
- Oversee capacity building in accordance with strategic goals and priorities.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with all donors and institutional funders. Review and finalize fund development initiatives, grant applications, fundraising events, and annual appeals.
- Develop a long-term revenue plan that includes diverse strategies to create sustained funding.
- Lead budget review process in collaboration with board finance committee.
- Oversee annual audit/financial statements and filing of 990 in consultation with independent auditor.
Personnel Management
- Develop a plan for recruitment of staff, including hiring, onboarding and performance review and evaluation. Ensure hiring, retention and training of staff are aligned with organizational values and goals.
- Conduct performance reviews for direct reports.
- Identify and secure opportunities for professional development and team building.
- Lead and support work to examine, engage, and advance The Crayon Initiative’s commitment to preserving the environment and providing free, accessible art to hospitalized children nationwide.
Communication Management
- Ensure The Crayon Initiative has a visible and respected presence in the community. Develop a comprehensive communications plan that keeps all stakeholders engaged.
- Serve as media spokesperson, including soliciting press coverage and public speaking engagements.
- Oversee relationships with major corporate and hospital partners and vendors.
- Ensure that legal and regulatory requirements are met; consult with legal counsel as needed.
Qualifications/Skills/Attributes:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (years of relevant experience may be substituted for Degree).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant non-profit leadership experience with an emphasis on organizational and resource development.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with program development and management, grant writing and reporting.
- Ability to manage time efficiently – with attention to details/deadlines – while working on several projects simultaneously.
- Strong communicator who has effective relationship management skills and is an inspiring, passionate and credible external spokesperson.
- Exceptional writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop staff and volunteers.
- Ability to work independently, think creatively, propel the organization forward, solve problems collaboratively, and make decisions in accordance with established policies.
- Ability to budget time and delegate tasks according to the needs of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret financial reports and conduct budgetary planning.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and Google products.
Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000 based on skills and experience.
How To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your strengths and why you would be an ideal fit for The Crayon Initiative and the Executive Director position to robin@thecrayoninitiative.org