Executive Director, BHGH

The Executive Director provides overall leadership for the local affiliate and has primary responsibility for the management of the organization and quality of the program, with particular emphasis on fundraising, board relations, and administration.  The Executive Director must support the mission, philosophy, and values of Boys Hope Girls Hope.  This is an executive position requiring a positive projection to the public, supervision of staff, excellent written and verbal communication, and occasional travel in the US.  The position requires a proven ability to raise support for a program, communicate effectively, work with diverse groups of people, manage staff and volunteers, and coordinate multiple responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in development and board relations, familiarity with youth programs, knowledge of the local charitable community, and a track record of effective management and program organization.  Minimum 5 years of nonprofit, fundraising, board development, or management experience. BA 
in Administration, Management, or related field required, MA preferred. To learn more about the position, visit: https://boyshopegirlshope.org/position-opening-executive-director-cincinnati/and to apply, please visit: Executive Director - Cincinnati, OH 45206 - Indeed.com; 

Submit resumes to ldunn@bhgh.org or mburden@bhgh.org.

Executive Director – Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati

Reports To: Affiliate Board Chairperson 
Supervises others: Program Director, Office Staff
Classification: Exempt 

General Description
The Executive Director reports to the local Board of Directors and provides overall leadership for the local affiliate. The Executive Director has primary responsibility for the management of the organization and quality of the program, with particular emphasis on fundraising, board relations, and administration.  The Executive Director must support the mission, philosophy, and values of Boys Hope Girls Hope, and follow the policies, procedures, and conditions outlined in the Affiliation Agreement, Program Manual, and Personnel Policy Manual of the Local and National Programs.  The responsibilities of the Executive Director can be grouped into five broad categories: 1) Resource Management; 2) Governance; 3) Program; 4) Public Relations; and 5) Administration. 

1) Resource Management
· Responsible for proper stewardship of agency resources, including development and oversight of the budget and maintenance of all agency resources
· Formulates annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors, approves expenditures, and monitors expenses and income to maintain operations within all budget categories
· Implements Board and Boys Hope Girls Hope policies and practices for internal fiscal control and adherence to all accounting, record keeping, budget, audit, investment and reporting procedures and requirements
· Responsible for effectively working with the Board of Directors and Development Committee to: 
o Create a business model to determine organizational needs for meeting and  maintaining fundraising goals and identifying prospective donors. 
o Develop and implement an income plan for necessary operational, capital, and endowment funds
o Motivate volunteers to participate in all fundraising efforts; 
o Utilize those volunteers for various campaigns and, 
o Ensure effective communications between the Executive Director’s office and volunteers
· With the Board of Directors and Development Committee, initiates, leads, organizes, supports and evaluates all capital, operational, and endowment fund- raising efforts including special events and all solicitations
· Responsible for affiliates compliance with regulations and standards for Federal 501(c)3 and state tax-exempt status and with state fundraising regulations

2) Governance
· Provide the Board with all materials and information necessary to carry out their governance, planning, and fundraising responsibilities, especially with regard to practice and policy including the Boys Hope Girls Hope Policy Manual, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Affiliation Agreement
· Facilitate regular and effective Board and Board Committee meetings by ensuring that meeting agenda, materials for discussion, and meeting location are set and communicated in timely fashion, and that accurate minutes are kept and distributed
· Support the Board and Nominating Committee in their responsibility to recruit and orient new Board and Board Committee members. Provide recruitment, nomination, and orientation materials for the Board.
· With the Board Chair, ensure that each Board Member understands their role and specific goals to be accomplished

3) Program
· In consultation with the local Board and Program Committee, ensure that the Program Director position is staffed in accordance with budget, personnel, and state licensing guidelines.
· Oversee the Program Director, including regular performance evaluations, to ensure that the program is run in accordance with Boys Hope Girls Hope policies and in good compliance with local licensing standards and regulations.

4) Public Relations
· On behalf of the organization, represents, attends, and host fundraising events which may include speaking with the media, donors, and other community members. 
· Responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating a consistent public image of the organization in accordance with national marketing guidelines
· Works with the team and board to ensure fundraising goals are met through the appropriate media channels, by creating and implementing marketing plans to target donors, referral sources, and the general public (this includes newsletters, brochures, website, news releases, and informational mailings)
· Responsible for representing the program in person or by selecting appropriate volunteer or staff representative
· Develops key media sources for the effective promotion and communication of the program's activities to the public.

5) Administration
· Ensures the supervision and performance of all office and administrative functions
· Ensures that all staff and volunteers are properly screened, oriented, and supervised
· Ensures that maintenance of all appropriate files as they pertain to the program's operations
· Ensures necessary data is provided to national for demographic statistics and program evaluation
· Responsible for the physical assets of the organization (maintenance, insurance, acquisition, and disposal)
· Recruitment of volunteer services and contributed materials in a manner which fosters continued support
· Maintains relationship with National Office, including timely communication of program and financial data

Working Conditions
This is an executive position requiring a positive projection to the public, supervision of staff, excellent written and verbal communication, and occasional travel in the US.

Qualifications
The position requires a proven ability to raise support for a program, communicate effectively, work with diverse groups of people, manage staff and volunteers, and coordinate multiple responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in development and board relations, familiarity with youth programs, knowledge of the local charitable community, and a track record of effective management and program organization.

Minimum 5 years of nonprofit, fundraising, board development, or management experience. BA in Administration, Management, or related field required, MA preferred. State licensing requirements may call for additional qualifications.