GirlVentures
Executive Director
GirlVentures, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
About GirlVentures
GirlVentures is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides opportunities for girls and gender expansive youth to develop outdoor skills and environmental awareness, explore identity and social justice, and expand their leadership capacity. We are a small, local nonprofit with an annual budget of approximately $800,000.
The ideal candidate, in addition to the skills listed below, has a collaborative leadership style that frequently requests and includes the opinions of those whom they supervise in major decisions and strategic planning.
We are looking for an Executive Director to lead GirlVentures into its next chapter of financial sustainability and conscientious program growth. Our ideal candidate has a record of demonstrated excellence in the following areas: 1) effective leadership and supervision of a diverse staff with a strong personal lens of social justice work, 2) has a strong background in development with exceptional fundraising and revenue acquisition skills, particularly in a small nonprofit setting with limited resources, and 3) exceptional organizational, administrative, financial and project management skills.
The Executive Director is accountable for the generation of all of the revenue for the organization. This includes applying for and managing grants and government contracts, developing relationships with major donors, working with consultants to develop events and managing funder data in our Salesforce database. They are also the direct supervisor of the organization's full time directors and provide all business operations oversight.
GirlVentures is based in Oakland, CA. We will be prioritizing local applicants who can work in person at our Oakland office 2 days/week. GirlVentures is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes inquiries from all interested applicants. BIPOC individuals and those identifying as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties of this position include the following:
Leadership
Direct all strategic planning, including organizational vision, program strategy, branding and communications, Board development, fundraising, and financial planning
Work with the Board of Directors to ensure appropriate governance and oversight of the organization, and participate in all Board meetings, assigned committee calls, and an annual Board retreat
Recruit Board members and maintain a pipeline of interested, skilled, and diverse Board candidates
Foster a positive and engaged organizational culture, with commitment to organizational values of inclusion, integrity, empathy, creativity, and community
Promote and facilitate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of organizational management, including staffing, programs, and the Board of Directors
Staff Management
Supervise 2-3 FTE employees
Create and revise annual review and performance management policies and procedures, including mediation and dispute resolution
Perform annual and annual reviews; oversee annual review process of organization
Create professional development plans with staff members
Approve payroll on a bi-weekly basis
Maintain up to date hiring and payroll documentation
Maintain up to date job descriptions for all program positions
Manage on-boarding and off-boarding of full time/year round employees
Development and Marketing
Ensure sufficient funding to maintain program continuity and build organizational reserve
Develop and manage relationships with new and existing funders, including foundations, corporations, government, and individuals
Manage all foundation and government fundraising, including prospecting, writing grant proposals, and reports
Participate in donor-mandated trainings and meetings (approximately 15 days/year)
Cultivate individual and monthly donors through online outreach, individual meetings, and networking activities
Design and deliver 1-2 hard and soft copy fundraising appeals each year
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and reporting for government contracts
Work with other staff, Board, and contractors to deliver two annual fundraising events: eg: spring Hike for Girls and fall Gala, including planning, logistics, sponsorships, and donations, promotion etc
Seek additional revenue streams and address current events as needed or as opportunities arise
Oversee other events, including Banff Mountain Film Festival and No Man’s Land Film Festival
Oversee Salesforce fundraising database and tracking of gifts
Collaborate with the team to ensure alumni engagement in fundraising and marketing activities
Ensure accuracy of brand representation across all channels via editorial oversight for external messages that have consistent, compelling and coordinated brand messaging across all channels.
Risk Management and Program Oversight
Stay current with industry standards and certifications through professional development: conferences, training, re-certifications, etc.
Review all incident reports annually and initiate a post-season debrief with the Program Director. Work with the Program Director to maintain an updated and thorough Field Staff Handbook
Synthesize data from program evaluations for public sharing and grant reporting
Serve as liaison between Board of Directors and programs, staff and impact of the work of GirlVentures
Financial Management
Practice highly organized financial management on a monthly basis - track cash flow and budget forecasts with actual income and expenditure comparisons.
Meet with board finance committee monthly to present the status of the organizational finances
Create and implement internal audit or reconciliation controls
Manage bookkeeper and external accountant
Oversee annual preparation of IRS Form 990
Prepare and manage program budget annually
Set and adjust fee structure to reflect organizational values and promote diversity, equity inclusion
Operations
Ensure HR compliance with evolving local, state, and federal laws and policies
Maintain up to date employee handbooks
Maintain comprehensive insurance for GV and staff, and manage all relationships and annual renewals, including liability and management insurance, worker’s comp, payroll insurance, and staff health insurance plan
Complete annual State Fund Audit
Retain and manage all organizational records (hard and soft copies) in accordance with state and federal laws and organizational policy
Manage relationship with landlords, building, and all state and city entities relating to office occupancy
Assess and address risks to organization, operations, programs, and fundraising
Create and maintain program content on the website
Oversee administrative systems such as company apps and computers and update as needed
Lead the process of upgrading and maintaining online information management systems
Maintain current business operating permits and up to date status with the State Treasury, Dept of Justice and the City of Oakland.
External Representation
Participate in conferences, panels, and other speaking engagements to represent GirlVentures
Attend networking events to build GirlVentures’ connections
Write and engage in other forms of “thought leadership” to advance GirlVentures’ profile
QUALIFICATIONS
You Have:
8+ years of proven track record of grant writing and fundraising success, particularly through securing foundation, government and other event and program sponsorships, corporate gifts, individual and major gift support through personal solicitation, successful campaign management, and engagement of community supporters.
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Knowledge of development best practices, trends in nonprofit management, and fundraising tools and technology.
Knowledge of the outdoor education industry is preferred.
Proficiency with Salesforce strongly required
Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and details
Ability to produce timely and highly accurate financial reports
Familiarity with Quickbooks Online, Classy, Stripe, Instrumentl, Google Drive and MailChimp strongly preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
You Are:
Able to foster a positive and engaged organizational culture, with commitment to organizational values of inclusion, integrity, empathy, creativity, and community
Able to spend ample time learning the nuances of the organization, work, and existing strategic plan and incorporate this into your own vision for the organization.
Able to self-examine identity regarding class, race, privilege, able-bodiedness, gender, and other identities in a multicultural work environment oriented towards social justice
Able to promote and facilitate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of organizational management, including staffing, programs, and the Board of Directors
Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment and independently
Possess strong interpersonal, planning, follow-through, information management, project management and time management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94607
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GirlVentures is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides opportunities for girls and gender expansive youth to develop outdoor skills and environmental awareness, explore identity and social justice, and expand their leadership capacity. We are a small, local nonprofit with an annual budget of approximately $800,000.
The ideal candidate, in addition to the skills listed below, has a collaborative leadership style that frequently requests and includes the opinions of those whom they supervise in major decisions and strategic planning.
We are looking for an Executive Director to lead GirlVentures into its next chapter of financial sustainability and conscientious program growth. Our ideal candidate has a record of demonstrated excellence in the following areas: 1) effective leadership and supervision of a diverse staff with a strong personal lens of social justice work, 2) has a strong background in development with exceptional fundraising and revenue acquisition skills, particularly in a small nonprofit setting with limited resources, and 3) exceptional organizational, administrative, financial and project management skills.
The Executive Director is accountable for the generation of all of the revenue for the organization. This includes applying for and managing grants and government contracts, developing relationships with major donors, working with consultants to develop events and managing funder data in our Salesforce database. They are also the direct supervisor of the organization's full time directors and provide all business operations oversight.
GirlVentures is based in Oakland, CA. We will be prioritizing local applicants who can work in person at our Oakland office 2 days/week. GirlVentures is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes inquiries from all interested applicants. BIPOC individuals and those identifying as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties of this position include the following:
Leadership
Direct all strategic planning, including organizational vision, program strategy, branding and communications, Board development, fundraising, and financial planning
Work with the Board of Directors to ensure appropriate governance and oversight of the organization, and participate in all Board meetings, assigned committee calls, and an annual Board retreat
Recruit Board members and maintain a pipeline of interested, skilled, and diverse Board candidates
Foster a positive and engaged organizational culture, with commitment to organizational values of inclusion, integrity, empathy, creativity, and community
Promote and facilitate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of organizational management, including staffing, programs, and the Board of Directors
Staff Management
Supervise 2-3 FTE employees
Create and revise annual review and performance management policies and procedures, including mediation and dispute resolution
Perform annual and annual reviews; oversee annual review process of organization
Create professional development plans with staff members
Approve payroll on a bi-weekly basis
Maintain up to date hiring and payroll documentation
Maintain up to date job descriptions for all program positions
Manage on-boarding and off-boarding of full time/year round employees
Development and Marketing
Ensure sufficient funding to maintain program continuity and build organizational reserve
Develop and manage relationships with new and existing funders, including foundations, corporations, government, and individuals
Manage all foundation and government fundraising, including prospecting, writing grant proposals, and reports
Participate in donor-mandated trainings and meetings (approximately 15 days/year)
Cultivate individual and monthly donors through online outreach, individual meetings, and networking activities
Design and deliver 1-2 hard and soft copy fundraising appeals each year
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and reporting for government contracts
Work with other staff, Board, and contractors to deliver two annual fundraising events: eg: spring Hike for Girls and fall Gala, including planning, logistics, sponsorships, and donations, promotion etc
Seek additional revenue streams and address current events as needed or as opportunities arise
Oversee other events, including Banff Mountain Film Festival and No Man’s Land Film Festival
Oversee Salesforce fundraising database and tracking of gifts
Collaborate with the team to ensure alumni engagement in fundraising and marketing activities
Ensure accuracy of brand representation across all channels via editorial oversight for external messages that have consistent, compelling and coordinated brand messaging across all channels.
Risk Management and Program Oversight
Stay current with industry standards and certifications through professional development: conferences, training, re-certifications, etc.
Review all incident reports annually and initiate a post-season debrief with the Program Director. Work with the Program Director to maintain an updated and thorough Field Staff Handbook
Synthesize data from program evaluations for public sharing and grant reporting
Serve as liaison between Board of Directors and programs, staff and impact of the work of GirlVentures
Financial Management
Practice highly organized financial management on a monthly basis - track cash flow and budget forecasts with actual income and expenditure comparisons.
Meet with board finance committee monthly to present the status of the organizational finances
Create and implement internal audit or reconciliation controls
Manage bookkeeper and external accountant
Oversee annual preparation of IRS Form 990
Prepare and manage program budget annually
Set and adjust fee structure to reflect organizational values and promote diversity, equity inclusion
Operations
Ensure HR compliance with evolving local, state, and federal laws and policies
Maintain up to date employee handbooks
Maintain comprehensive insurance for GV and staff, and manage all relationships and annual renewals, including liability and management insurance, worker’s comp, payroll insurance, and staff health insurance plan
Complete annual State Fund Audit
Retain and manage all organizational records (hard and soft copies) in accordance with state and federal laws and organizational policy
Manage relationship with landlords, building, and all state and city entities relating to office occupancy
Assess and address risks to organization, operations, programs, and fundraising
Create and maintain program content on the website
Oversee administrative systems such as company apps and computers and update as needed
Lead the process of upgrading and maintaining online information management systems
Maintain current business operating permits and up to date status with the State Treasury, Dept of Justice and the City of Oakland.
External Representation
Participate in conferences, panels, and other speaking engagements to represent GirlVentures
Attend networking events to build GirlVentures’ connections
Write and engage in other forms of “thought leadership” to advance GirlVentures’ profile
QUALIFICATIONS
You Have:
8+ years of proven track record of grant writing and fundraising success, particularly through securing foundation, government and other event and program sponsorships, corporate gifts, individual and major gift support through personal solicitation, successful campaign management, and engagement of community supporters.
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Knowledge of development best practices, trends in nonprofit management, and fundraising tools and technology.
Knowledge of the outdoor education industry is preferred.
Proficiency with Salesforce strongly required
Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and details
Ability to produce timely and highly accurate financial reports
Familiarity with Quickbooks Online, Classy, Stripe, Instrumentl, Google Drive and MailChimp strongly preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
You Are:
Able to foster a positive and engaged organizational culture, with commitment to organizational values of inclusion, integrity, empathy, creativity, and community
Able to spend ample time learning the nuances of the organization, work, and existing strategic plan and incorporate this into your own vision for the organization.
Able to self-examine identity regarding class, race, privilege, able-bodiedness, gender, and other identities in a multicultural work environment oriented towards social justice
Able to promote and facilitate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of organizational management, including staffing, programs, and the Board of Directors
Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment and independently
Possess strong interpersonal, planning, follow-through, information management, project management and time management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94607
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