Posted on October 24, 2012

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Executive Director

Meriden Children First Initiative is a dynamic 501(c)(3) non -profit organization that aims to improve the outcomes of Meriden's children. This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced professional who is energized and passionate about our mission to improve educational, social and health outcomes of young children in Meriden, CT.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• Lead the Board of Directors in multi-year strategic planning and policy formulation and provide leadership in developing new programs based on Board identified priorities and lessons learned to leverage assets and have greater impact
• Develop and maintain solid, collaborative working relationships with the Board and its individual members and provide them with the information and guidance necessary to make informed and required decisions
• In concert with the Chairperson, engage the Board in their governance role by openly communicating opportunities, strategic choices and progress toward goals, structuring board meetings and overseeing planning and preparation for meetings
• Identify opportunities for the Meriden Children First Initiative Board to explore innovative concepts that reflect the needs of the communities served

Community Engagement and High Impact Grant-writing

• Serves as central spokesperson and advocate for Meriden Children First Initiative
• Directs publicity, public relations, and external communication
• Establishes strong links with parents, care givers, the business community and serves as the primary liaison to civic organizations and chamber of commerce.
• Promotes community awareness and support through public speaking, appearances, and participation in key events
• Convene and work with parents, caregivers, other locally-based philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, businesses, government, and community leaders to develop and share investment and best practices, in order to drive broader and deeper programmatic impact
• Assess and seek to strengthen the grant writing process, moving toward a more focused and proactive approach to grant writing.
• Ensure timely response for all submissions; follow through for review, compliance and evaluation process
• Oversee the organizations websites so that it is a portal for accurate and up-to-date information exploring the most effective system for communication both internally and externally

Financial and Organizational Management

• Oversee fiscal operations including budget development, oversight of expenditures and overall financial management
• As staff is hired and developed, ensure that robust infrastructure is in place and supported throughout the organization; assist with the establishment of appropriate compensation and benefit policies and practices
• Monitor financial operations to ensure that fiscal matters are conducted in accordance with accepted standards of accounting, regulatory agencies and policies established by the Board; ensure the organizations financial structure is adequate for its current needs and long-range strategy

Candidate Profile: Professional Experience

• Senior-level management experience working closely with a Board of Directors, ideally in a nonprofit or philanthropic organization
• Professional will have a demonstrated track record of service-orientation and community-building
• Successful track record of grant writing to sustain and deepen programmatic impact
• Experience working in local community settings; knowledgeable about community issues and responsive to community needs
• Proven track record of building visible and innovative partnerships
• Ability to develop and deepen foundation, community and business relationships to achieve meaningful and sustainable change
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exhibit a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics

Relocation: Not available

Application Instructions

Please email resume to meridencfi@gmail.com by end of day 10/31/2012