Friends of the Children
Executive Director- Stockton
Friends of the Children, Stockton, California, United States, 95202
Friends of the Children is seeking a passionate, committed leader to use their expertise, wisdom, vision, cultural knowledge, and connection to Stockton to launch and lead Friends of the Children in San Joaquin County. Our model is proven to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with paid professional mentors – 12+ years, no matter what. As Executive Director for our Stockton chapter, you will work with community leaders, schools, non-profit partners, and investors to significantly impact foster care and intergenerational poverty in the region.
Our Friends of the Children – Stockton Executive Director will be a passionate advocate for children and families facing life's greatest challenges and will be effective at communicating the urgency of our mission and success of our outcomes. They will be dynamic and engaging spokesperson for the organization and will excel at networking and fundraising with donors, corporate leaders, foundations, and the communities we serve.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working with community leaders, caregivers, families, and children, deeply understanding and having the ability to consider the unique challenges facing children and families in Stockton. The ideal candidate will also have good business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, a soft heart for kids and unwavering hope for the impact our program can have for communities in the region. They will be equally skilled at leading strategic planning, reviewing financial statements, overseeing program evaluation, and securing financial support.
As executive director you will be passionate about providing culturally sensitive and competent services to individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. The right leader will be fiercely committed to creating a culture of belonging and equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization's mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families and communities. They will be aware of the challenges facing families in Stockton and committed to walking alongside them to help overcome obstacles and rewrite their stories.
Basic Function/Position Objective :
The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization Friends of the Children – Stockton. The Executive Director provides the overall leadership, management, strategic vision, and accountability for results for Friends of the Children – Stockton. The Executive Director must embody our values: Put Children First, Build Relationships on Love, Commit to Empowerment; Pursue Goals Relentlessly, and Demand Equity. To ensure sustainability, the Executive Director must have an entrepreneurial spirit as they establish and grow Friends of the Children in the region. They must have the strategic skills to envision what Friends of the Children – Stockton can become and the operational management capabilities to make it a reality.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Provide enthusiastic leadership, inspiration, strategic direction, focus, and long-term vision for the organization.
Be the lead fundraising champion and enthusiastic spokesperson, ambassador and advocate for Friends of the Children – Stockton.
Model and ensure high professional and ethical standards throughout the organization.
Lead the organizational effort to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all staff and children.
Lead and model Friends of the Children’s commitment to diversity and equity. Foster an atmosphere of inclusion, empowerment, and support.
Work closely with the National CEO and National staff to ensure that Friends of the Children – Stockton and National are working together as collaborators and that the program is administered with fidelity.
Collaborate with National and network leadership to promote and grow Friends of the Children both locally and across the country.
Demonstrated fundraising and development results.
Strategic thinker, with the ability to research, design/develop, integrate, implement, and sustain programs, projects, and ideas related to the business of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making, organizational and time management, delegation, and follow-up skills.
Strong, effective leadership and supervisory skills; ability to collaboratively set goals, provide direction, ensure accountability, and motivate others to achieve and overcome barriers.
Required Education, Experience, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Ten years’ experience in non-profit or similar management and fundraising capacity, in progressively responsible roles.
Demonstrated success leading an organization and motivating others within a fast-paced constantly-changing work environment.
Location : Stockton, California
Compensation : $140k-$160K(salary/incentive)
Cover Letter:
Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey what you would contribute by being the Founding Executive Director at Friends of the Children – Stockton.
Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne
To know more about Friends of the Children go to: www.friendsofthechildren.org
Friends of the Children - is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices, and to working toward racial equity. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
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Our Friends of the Children – Stockton Executive Director will be a passionate advocate for children and families facing life's greatest challenges and will be effective at communicating the urgency of our mission and success of our outcomes. They will be dynamic and engaging spokesperson for the organization and will excel at networking and fundraising with donors, corporate leaders, foundations, and the communities we serve.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working with community leaders, caregivers, families, and children, deeply understanding and having the ability to consider the unique challenges facing children and families in Stockton. The ideal candidate will also have good business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, a soft heart for kids and unwavering hope for the impact our program can have for communities in the region. They will be equally skilled at leading strategic planning, reviewing financial statements, overseeing program evaluation, and securing financial support.
As executive director you will be passionate about providing culturally sensitive and competent services to individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. The right leader will be fiercely committed to creating a culture of belonging and equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization's mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families and communities. They will be aware of the challenges facing families in Stockton and committed to walking alongside them to help overcome obstacles and rewrite their stories.
Basic Function/Position Objective :
The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization Friends of the Children – Stockton. The Executive Director provides the overall leadership, management, strategic vision, and accountability for results for Friends of the Children – Stockton. The Executive Director must embody our values: Put Children First, Build Relationships on Love, Commit to Empowerment; Pursue Goals Relentlessly, and Demand Equity. To ensure sustainability, the Executive Director must have an entrepreneurial spirit as they establish and grow Friends of the Children in the region. They must have the strategic skills to envision what Friends of the Children – Stockton can become and the operational management capabilities to make it a reality.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Provide enthusiastic leadership, inspiration, strategic direction, focus, and long-term vision for the organization.
Be the lead fundraising champion and enthusiastic spokesperson, ambassador and advocate for Friends of the Children – Stockton.
Model and ensure high professional and ethical standards throughout the organization.
Lead the organizational effort to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all staff and children.
Lead and model Friends of the Children’s commitment to diversity and equity. Foster an atmosphere of inclusion, empowerment, and support.
Work closely with the National CEO and National staff to ensure that Friends of the Children – Stockton and National are working together as collaborators and that the program is administered with fidelity.
Collaborate with National and network leadership to promote and grow Friends of the Children both locally and across the country.
Demonstrated fundraising and development results.
Strategic thinker, with the ability to research, design/develop, integrate, implement, and sustain programs, projects, and ideas related to the business of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making, organizational and time management, delegation, and follow-up skills.
Strong, effective leadership and supervisory skills; ability to collaboratively set goals, provide direction, ensure accountability, and motivate others to achieve and overcome barriers.
Required Education, Experience, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Ten years’ experience in non-profit or similar management and fundraising capacity, in progressively responsible roles.
Demonstrated success leading an organization and motivating others within a fast-paced constantly-changing work environment.
Location : Stockton, California
Compensation : $140k-$160K(salary/incentive)
Cover Letter:
Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey what you would contribute by being the Founding Executive Director at Friends of the Children – Stockton.
Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOne
To know more about Friends of the Children go to: www.friendsofthechildren.org
Friends of the Children - is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices, and to working toward racial equity. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
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