Malone Consultants Group
Executive Director
Malone Consultants Group, Rogers, Arkansas, United States, 72758
Malone Consultants Group is recruiting for an Executive Director for the CACHE nonprofit organization.Organization : Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE) - https://cachecreate.org/Location : Hybrid of remote and on-site work; Northwest Arkansas (must live in/relocate to the NWA area)Status : Full-timeBenefits : FullExecutive Summary:The Executive Director of CACHE
leads efforts to connect artists, nonprofits, and other community sectors in Northwest Arkansas, fostering equity and inclusion. This role oversees operations, including fundraising, program development, financial management, and staff mentorship, while collaborating closely with the Board of Directors. The Executive Director inspires and guides the team, builds relationships with key stakeholders, and ensures programs align with CACHE’s mission & strategic goals.Position's Key Responsibilities & Core Competencies:Organizational Leadership & Board of Directors Relations:Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure that the organization is fulfilling its mission.Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors regarding the organization’s operations and performance.Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement policies and procedures that support the organization’s mission and goals.Staff Management & Mentorship:Lead and inspire staff by providing guidance, motivation, and support, while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.Offer regular feedback through coaching and performance evaluations, ensuring staff meet growth expectations and develop professionally.Uphold and promote the organization’s values and culture, setting standards for ethical behavior and identifying opportunities for staff improvement and growth.Financial Management & Leadership:Oversee financial management and budgeting, ensuring long-term sustainability in partnership with the Board of Directors and Director of Operations.Monitor and adjust financial performance to maintain budget alignment, providing accurate reports and analysis to the Board.Collaborate on revenue growth and cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with best practices and regulations in nonprofit financial management.Fundraising & Development:Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on major gifts and individual donations, aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.Cultivate relationships with high-level donors and funding sources, working closely with the Board and stakeholders to establish priorities, engage donors, and secure donations.Lead and support staff and volunteers in fundraising efforts, ensuring alignment with goals, effective donor stewardship, and continuous improvement based on best practices.Program Development & ManagementDevelop and implement strategic planning to ensure programs align with the organization's mission, are effective, and meet constituent needs.Oversee daily program operations and continuously evaluate outcomes, making data-driven adjustments for improvement and growth.Ensure programs comply with regulations and promote them to key stakeholders to increase awareness and support for the organization’s mission.Marketing, Communications, & Public Speaking:Develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy to enhance the organization’s visibility and reach.Manage and maintain the organization’s brand and messaging across all channels.Serve as the organization’s spokesperson, representing it at public events and maintaining media relationships to secure coverage.Strategic Planning:Work with the Board of Directors and staff to develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan.Conduct regular assessments for the organization’s performance and adjust the strategic plan as needed. Identify opportunities for growth and expansion and develop plans to pursue them.Ensure that the organization’s programs and activities align with the strategic plan and the organization’s mission and values.Position's QualificationsWe recognize that people’s lived experiences and motivations for entering the arts sector vary greatly. Given this, we are open to a wide range of experiences and educational backgrounds.5+ years of senior leadership experience in Management, Human Resources, Finance, and/or OperationsTrack record of success in driving organizational change and results, building and managing teams of people, facilitating decision-making, developing and managing complex projects, vendor relationships and complex budgetsDeep understanding of nonprofit financial statements & conceptsDemonstrated experience in fundraising and development.Ability to work collaboratively with staff, Board of Directors, donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders.Dedication to best practices around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB)A successful candidate would likely also:Share CACHE’s values of creativity, beginner’s mindset, diversity and collaboration, integrity with humility, and a passion for empowering artists and creative communities:Value being a team player with a sense of collaboration and a commitment to teamwork.Treat other people with respect and resolve issues in a way that preserves and strengthens relationships.Engage comfortably in growth roles and delegation.Prioritize practical solutions-based thinking.Prioritize processes and results mutually, focusing on relationship-building, listening, and co-creationPractice detail orientation and system thinkingCommunicate well: in person, via phone, and through written communication.Be technology savvy: highly skilled with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and can learn other programs - Submittable, Google Workspace, Monday, etc.Be committed: Continual growth through ongoing professional development.Work Environment:
Work is a combination of virtual, on-site, and multiple locations throughout the Northwest Arkansas area. The noise level in the work environment will usually be moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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leads efforts to connect artists, nonprofits, and other community sectors in Northwest Arkansas, fostering equity and inclusion. This role oversees operations, including fundraising, program development, financial management, and staff mentorship, while collaborating closely with the Board of Directors. The Executive Director inspires and guides the team, builds relationships with key stakeholders, and ensures programs align with CACHE’s mission & strategic goals.Position's Key Responsibilities & Core Competencies:Organizational Leadership & Board of Directors Relations:Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure that the organization is fulfilling its mission.Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors regarding the organization’s operations and performance.Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement policies and procedures that support the organization’s mission and goals.Staff Management & Mentorship:Lead and inspire staff by providing guidance, motivation, and support, while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.Offer regular feedback through coaching and performance evaluations, ensuring staff meet growth expectations and develop professionally.Uphold and promote the organization’s values and culture, setting standards for ethical behavior and identifying opportunities for staff improvement and growth.Financial Management & Leadership:Oversee financial management and budgeting, ensuring long-term sustainability in partnership with the Board of Directors and Director of Operations.Monitor and adjust financial performance to maintain budget alignment, providing accurate reports and analysis to the Board.Collaborate on revenue growth and cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with best practices and regulations in nonprofit financial management.Fundraising & Development:Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on major gifts and individual donations, aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.Cultivate relationships with high-level donors and funding sources, working closely with the Board and stakeholders to establish priorities, engage donors, and secure donations.Lead and support staff and volunteers in fundraising efforts, ensuring alignment with goals, effective donor stewardship, and continuous improvement based on best practices.Program Development & ManagementDevelop and implement strategic planning to ensure programs align with the organization's mission, are effective, and meet constituent needs.Oversee daily program operations and continuously evaluate outcomes, making data-driven adjustments for improvement and growth.Ensure programs comply with regulations and promote them to key stakeholders to increase awareness and support for the organization’s mission.Marketing, Communications, & Public Speaking:Develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy to enhance the organization’s visibility and reach.Manage and maintain the organization’s brand and messaging across all channels.Serve as the organization’s spokesperson, representing it at public events and maintaining media relationships to secure coverage.Strategic Planning:Work with the Board of Directors and staff to develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan.Conduct regular assessments for the organization’s performance and adjust the strategic plan as needed. Identify opportunities for growth and expansion and develop plans to pursue them.Ensure that the organization’s programs and activities align with the strategic plan and the organization’s mission and values.Position's QualificationsWe recognize that people’s lived experiences and motivations for entering the arts sector vary greatly. Given this, we are open to a wide range of experiences and educational backgrounds.5+ years of senior leadership experience in Management, Human Resources, Finance, and/or OperationsTrack record of success in driving organizational change and results, building and managing teams of people, facilitating decision-making, developing and managing complex projects, vendor relationships and complex budgetsDeep understanding of nonprofit financial statements & conceptsDemonstrated experience in fundraising and development.Ability to work collaboratively with staff, Board of Directors, donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders.Dedication to best practices around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB)A successful candidate would likely also:Share CACHE’s values of creativity, beginner’s mindset, diversity and collaboration, integrity with humility, and a passion for empowering artists and creative communities:Value being a team player with a sense of collaboration and a commitment to teamwork.Treat other people with respect and resolve issues in a way that preserves and strengthens relationships.Engage comfortably in growth roles and delegation.Prioritize practical solutions-based thinking.Prioritize processes and results mutually, focusing on relationship-building, listening, and co-creationPractice detail orientation and system thinkingCommunicate well: in person, via phone, and through written communication.Be technology savvy: highly skilled with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and can learn other programs - Submittable, Google Workspace, Monday, etc.Be committed: Continual growth through ongoing professional development.Work Environment:
Work is a combination of virtual, on-site, and multiple locations throughout the Northwest Arkansas area. The noise level in the work environment will usually be moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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