Chief Executive Officer

OPPORTUNITY Today, GoodFoundation seeks to find a visionary and innovative Chief Executive who can build upon and sustain the organization’s tremendous growth and impact. Built by a group of talented, creative professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by expertise in and passion for poverty alleviation, Good has become a leading, highly respected national non-profit. Reporting to the GoodFoundation Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee an annual budget of just over $20M and a team of 23 people across New York and Los Angeles. The CEO will be based in the organization’s headquarters in New York and will have overall responsibility for the management and strategic development of the organization. The CEO will work to further the mission of the organization through creative strategies that advance GoodFoundation in terms of culture, capability, processes, and impact. Working closely with their executive team, Jessica as the Founder and Board Chair, and the Board of Directors, the CEO will ensure that the organization is well-equipped and resourced to meet its mission, drive organizational success, and fuel continued growth. The CEO takes an active role in financial management, fundraising, and program development. Three executives will report directly to the CEO, including: The Chief Program & Operations Officer, who oversees programs and the internal functions of the organization including program development, grants management, technical assistance, reporting and evaluation, human resources, office and facilities management, and technology. The Vice President of Finance and Administration, who oversees the financial operations including budget prep and management, financial reporting and record keeping, cash flow, banking and investments, and who ensures that the organization meets legal standards and best practices for accounting and financial management. The Vice President of Advancement, who oversees the external affairs of the organization including strategy and implementation of fundraising efforts, fundraising and cultivation events, branding and design, earned media, and communications tools including the website, social media, and printed materials. WHAT YOU WILL DO Good is well established, financially stable, and has consistently high impact on a wide range of services and programming to support fathers, mothers, and children. Building on this platform, the next CEO will be a leader who can: Executive Leadership Organizational Management Uphold the Values of GoodFoundation– Transparency, Fierce Devotion, Humility, Tenacity, and Keep It Tight– and ensure that the staff and organization do the same. Ensure that the activities and operations of the organization are in service to its mission. Inspire a professional and results-driven environment across the organization. Assess the ROI of existing and potential partnerships, events and programs to analyze and support strategic decision-making. Organize and mentor team leaders to apply innovative thinking and performance measures to strategically grow the organization’s impact, fundraising, programs and marketing efforts to effectively fulfill its mission. Regularly assess and address internal risks, gaps, and obstacles that can hold back departmental and/or organizational growth. Regularly assess external challenges specific to the organization and develop department-wide strategies and plans to address the situation in mission appropriate ways. Foster a culture that encourages collaboration between departments and celebrates the successes of the various teams within the organization. Lead the creation of annual goals, objectives, and operational plans in collaboration with the staff and the Board of Directors. Work with team leadership and the Board of Directors to assess and refresh the long-term vision and strategic plan for the organization. Development Support the implementation of the fundraising strategies developed by the Vice President of Advancement, leveraging the Board of Directors as needed. Work closely with the Development team to meet the organization’s annual goal for financial donations. Ensure the organization’s financial stability by maintaining healthy cash flow and sustainability by developing long-term fundraising strategies. Initiate, cultivate, and extend relationships with new and potential donors to the organization. Review and edit key development “asks” including all foundation proposals and reports, corporate pitches and decks, and event lists and invitations. Serve as a lead spokesperson at fundraising meetings and events. Board Governance Maintain regular and ongoing communication to build strong relationships with and within the Board of Directors. Work with the Chair and key team members to develop Board meeting presentations on organizational progress, budget updates, impact reports, and any potential challenges. Provide the Board of Directors with all the information necessary to make informed decisions throughout the year. Implement and help ensure compliance with governance policies and procedures. Work with the Chair of Governance & Nominating Committee to suggest potential Board candidates. Work closely with the Chief Program & Operations Officer and HR & Compensation Committee to ensure that the organization is holding up the best practices in HR. Work closely with the Vice President of Finance and Administration and the Finance Committee to ensure best practices in financial management. Financial Management and Administration Ensure the fiscal integrity of the organization. Work with the Vice President of Finance and Administration to develop the annual budget for the organization. Carefully review key financial statements. Develop plans and strategies to ensure long-term management of resources and optimal financial positioning and sustainability for the organization. Program Development Keep abreast of innovations and research in the field and share information with the staff to help shape Good strategies and plans. Assess and identify opportunities for potential strategic partnerships that could help further programmatic growth and impact. Work with program team leadership to identify opportunities to take programs and projects to scale. Work with Chief Program & Operations Officer to review existing data points and determine possible new tools for assessing impact. QUALIFICATIONS Required Visionary, innovative and growth-oriented leader with a passion for the GoodFoundation mission. Deep development experience or transferable experience at a high level. A personal commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion. Enjoys being an active spokesperson and brand ambassador. Understanding of nonprofit accounting and nonprofit business models. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Preferred Past experience leading an organization through evolution and growth. Experience leading an innovation or social services organization. Existing relationships with HNW donors and foundations. Advanced degree or equivalent practical experience. TRAVEL 10-15% travel is required to/from Los Angeles as well as for fundraising related activity. COMPENSATION Annual base pay range: $275,000-325,000. GoodFoundation has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the organization may pay for the position at the time of posting. Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. J-18808-Ljbffr