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Oakland Leaf Foundation Job Posting Executive Director • Sets program priorities and standards in coordination with Board of Directors and in direct partnership with Oakland Leaf’s Associate Director • Works with Associate Director to ensure that programs develop around Oakland Leaf’s key initiatives Administrative Management and Leadership • Manages the organization, including key leadership staff, all administrative and fiscal policies and procedures, maintaining the highest quality of operational and professional management • Ensures that the organization is appropriately structured and staffed with competent employees and faculty, while maintaining a culture that emphasizes and relies on collaboration, mutual respect, and commitment to Oakland Leaf’s mission Community Relations • Oversees community relations and marketing programs that enhance Oakland Leaf’s visibility and reputation in the community Board Relations and Development • Assists the Board in its efforts to grow and become an ever more effective governing body • Keeps the Board informed of internal and external issues important to the Board’s planning and policy development responsibilities • Works in conjunction with the Board to maintain fiscal oversight and responsibility Desired Qualifications and Expertise • Extensive experience in the development and management of nonprofits, with a minimum of five years of leadership in small-to-medium sized organizations • Strong fundraising skills and a proven record in the diversity of fundraising: in particular, individual donor giving, along with public and private grantwriting, funder relations, event planning and resource development • Proven expertise in developing creative strategies and new avenues for sustenance and growing an organization • Solid budget development and fiscal management experience • Success in leading nonprofit organizations focused on contributing to the development of the whole child; demonstrated commitment to youth development and social change • Familiarity with after-school programs and an understanding of the current political environment as it relates to education • Proven expertise in nonprofit staff supervision, management and training, including the ability to mentor, support, develop and inspire staff; commitment to professional development at all levels • Established ability to work as part of an organizational team and with people with differing racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual orientation, gender and generational backgrounds and experiences • Ability to foster a positive and productive organizational culture • Aptitude for strategic Board development and fostering Board/Staff relations • Highly organized and motivated, with the ability to monitor organizational plans and keep work moving efficiently with limited resources • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to market and advocate publicly for Oakland Leaf • Solid analytical, strategic planning and organizational skills • Sense of humor and ability to confront challenging fiscal realities with tenacity and a positive attitude • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 818 Oakland, California 94621-3030 phone: 510 564 4334 fax: 510 969 5694 www.oaklandleaf.org
Oakland Leaf Foundation Job Posting Executive Director Compensation Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include generous medical and dental coverage and vacation. Oakland Leaf is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering diversity in its staff. People of color are encouraged to apply. To Apply Send to oaklandleaf.jobs@oaklandleaf.org, cover letter, resume, and thoughtful answers to the following 3 questions (150 words or less per question): 1. Please describe your biggest accomplishment in your current or past leadership role. 2. Describe a challenge that you had at your last job. What actions did you take to overcome this challenge? What were the results of your actions? What did you learn from that experience? Attn: Erin Lewellen, Oakland Leaf oaklandleaf.jobs@oaklandleaf.org No phone calls or faxes please. Posted 11/19/12 Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, as received. www.oaklandleaf.org 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 818 Oakland, California 94621-3030 phone: 510 564 4334 fax: 510 969 5694 www.oaklandleaf.org
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