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Executive Director – HOPE Center for the Arts, Irvine, CA ABOUT HOPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS HOPE Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering disabled adult artists, particularly those with intellectual disabilities, through their core values of Freedom to Create, Inclusion, Respect, Community, and Acceptance. The organization provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the freedom to explore and express themselves creatively through various art classes and events, fostering an inclusive community where every artist, regardless of their abilities, is respected and embraced. ABOUT THE POSITION The Executive Director at HOPE Center for the Arts is crucial for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities through the arts. Responsibilities include realizing the organization’s vision, overseeing operations with flexibility, and embodying core values of respect, inclusion, and community. The ideal candidate should have recent experience serving the intellectually/developmentally disabled community, familiarity with compliance authorities like regional centers, an interest in the arts, and ties to the Irvine community. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational Strategy and Leadership • Inspires organizational success, fostering a culture of efficiency and effectiveness among staff, community partners, and Board members while upholding the organization’s founding principles. • Collaborates with the Board and team to formulate and execute a strategic plan that prioritizes expansion of programs and resource development, ensuring robust financial performance. • Leads financial planning, forecasting, and analytics to align the financial strategy with the broader vision and strategic objectives. • Keeps up with trends specific to the needs of the intellectually disabled community. Fundraising • Enhances relationships with partners like the Regional Center to align programs for referrals. • Strengthens fundraising events and social media campaigns to increase funding opportunities. • Cultivates strategic partnerships with foundations and corporations to bolster financial support. • Exercises oversight over all financial aspects of fundraising, including budget maintenance and expenditure approvals. Community Engagement • Spearheads inventive community-building initiatives to enhance the visibility of HOPE Center for the Arts, showcasing its programs, services, and activities. • Collaborates with the Board in the identification, recruitment, and development of dynamic and engaged board members. • Serves as the official spokesperson for HOPE Center for the Arts at media engagements and public events. Financial Management • Exercises oversight over all financial aspects of the organization, including budget maintenance, expenditure approvals, and the development of financial plans and protocols. • Collaborates with the Board to craft an annual organizational budget and long-term organizational development goals with corresponding funding strategies. QUALIFICATIONS • A master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business administration, social work, or a related discipline) is highly desirable. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. • Approximately 5-10 years of recent experience serving intellectually challenged, developmentally disabled, or neurodivergent individuals. • Experience overseeing a budget of $500,000 or more. • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs of the organization and staff. • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization. • Commitment to the organization’s mission and sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented populations. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fractional position with the salary range of $85,000 – $100,000. The position is an in-person role located in Irvine, CA. Benefits offered may include medical, dental, and vision. PTO consisting of vacation and sick leave. HOPE Center for the Arts is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HOPE Center for the Arts are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and CA state laws. To apply: https://apptrkr.com/4693547 #J-18808-Ljbffr