Executive Director Job at Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabiliti

Position: Executive Director The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) is a non-profit disability justice organization that provides support services for people with disabilities in San Mateo County, California. CID has an annual operating budget of approximately $2.2 million and a staff of 18 employees. For more information about CID, visit our website at [www.cidsanmateo.org. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE As CIDs Executive Director (ED) you will be responsible for the overall management and direction of CID in accordance with our mission and strategic plan. Specific duties include leadership over all aspects of CID, such as program and service delivery, finance, fundraising, human resources, communications, strategic focus, and board development. The ED works under the general oversight of our Board of Directors (BOD). We are looking for an ED who has a proven work history of implementing change and delivering timely results. If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have previous experience in fighting social injustice and centering the experiences of marginalized people. CIDs ED needs to understand the principles of Independent Living, the Social Model of disability, the history of the Disability Rights Movement, and Disability Justice. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ADMINISTRATION ]{dir="ltr"} Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of CID. Develop and maintain systems and resources that facilitate the effective operation of the organization toward the objectives of CIDs Strategic Plan. FUNDRAISING Implement fundraising systems and strategies that result in significant monetary contributions that enable CID to meet its fundraising and financial goals. Identify and apply for new grant opportunities, both restricted and unrestricted. STRATEGIC EXECUTION Work with the BOD and other key stakeholders to develop and implement a workplan that is the result of a shared vision for CIDs year-over-year success. ```{=html} ``` - Create internal and external operational systems that strategically advance the goals and growth of CID over the short and long-term. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Create CIDs annual budget and submit it to the BOD for approval. Ensure CID is in full compliance with all non-profit accounting practices and appropriate financial controls and risk-management strategies are in place to protect CIDs assets. BOARD RELATIONS Keep the BOD fully informed on conditions, opportunities and challenges for CID so that the members can carry out their governance and leadership role. Work with the BOD to strengthen CIDs capacity to provide resources and support for the disabled community. DISABILITY ADVOCACY Maintain an inclusive and collaborative CID staff that prioritizes the voices and experiences of disabled people. Create and manage programs and services that address disabled peoples needs across different demographics. Advance CIDs mission as part of the larger Disability Rights Movement, utilizing grassroots organizing, advocacy campaigns and p