President and CEO, Martha's Table
- Employer
- Martha's Table
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Oct 19, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Other Fundraising, Programs, Community Outreach, Grant Administration, Grant Making, Government Relations and Advocacy, Other Programs, Program Administration and Management, Administrative, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Other Administrative
- Fields
- Community Development, Education, Health, Other Fields, Social Services, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
President and CEO
Martha’s Table
Martha’s Table is partnering with Good Insight, a national executive search firm for nonprofits, on a search for a President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to lead a thriving, community-centric, and place-based nonprofit in Washington DC. View the full job announcement here.
Martha’s Table believes that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over 40 years, we have supported strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources. Since its founding, Martha’s Table has strategically expanded its focus and footprint. Starting as a small program connecting children and families to healthy food and enriching early childhood and afterschool offerings, today, Martha’s Table is a nationally recognized community institution that is advancing a bold model of self-determination charted by insights from community members.
Martha’s Table works to achieve the promise of a truly equitable D.C through three key areas:
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Quality Education: Early
childhood education offerings are designed to help young children
thrive developmentally and prepare for school success.
Health & Wellness:
Increasing access to healthy food and mental and emotional wellness
programs help children and their families to make healthy
choices.
Family & Community
Supports: With a focus on strengthening families, connecting
caregivers to critical resources (e.g., cash assistance, parent
advisory council, and fatherhood programs).
Leadership Opportunity
The CEO will bring a record of bold leadership to effectively deliver an inspiring vision: that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. The CEO is responsible for articulating Martha’s Table’s mission, prioritizing goals outlined in its strategic plan, maintaining an expansive network of partners, and setting local and national agendas for thought leadership and advocacy.
The CEO will join an organization with a clear vision and mission, strong financial position, and a purposeful course of action laid out by a five-year strategy launched in 2021. As they guide the delivery of this community-driven plan, the CEO will pursue and innovate upon our current internal practices that advance an equity-focused team culture. Through community-based hiring, personal and professional development, and rewarding compensation packages, Martha’s Table has come to an exciting juncture where it is becoming a national model for nonprofit workplace practices.
The CEO reports to and works in partnership with a 20-person Board of Directors, comprised of influential community and civic leaders. The Board fulfills its fiduciary responsibilities through quarterly board meetings, active committee participation, and resource development efforts. The CEO leads a staff of 120 and works closely with a senior leadership team of nine. Their four direct reports include the Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Development Officer, and Chief of Staff. The Chief Development Officer and Chief of Staff currently have interim leadership. Addressing these vacancies will be among the next CEO’s early priorities.
Martha’s Table is a fiscally-sound nonprofit with a projected FY23 budget of $24M, a robust cash position, sizable investment portfolio, and a $20M+ board-designated operating reserve. Half of its annual revenue is derived from private donations, with another 25% generated from public funding. It operates three facilities in Washington, DC: two in Southeast and one in Northwest.
The President and CEO’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Advance Community-Centered Leadership
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Champion, steward, and deliver a
strategic direction based on a collective and community-driven
vision for Martha’s Table.
In partnership with the staff and
Board, set annual targets, business plans, and measurable goals
that aid a place-based strategy for economic mobility and community
self-determination.
Direct thought leadership, testimony,
and advocacy that connect Martha’s Table’s successful direct
services model to local and national policy changes that advance
economic mobility for families experiencing generational
poverty.
Facilitate the governance work of the
Board of Directors by assisting the executive committee with the
development of annual board workplans, reporting on programmatic
and operational effectiveness, and leveraging Board efforts to
raise resources and visibility that extend Martha’s Table’s
presence in local and national circles.
Champion a Diverse and Values-Driven Team Culture
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Inspire a team culture that values
respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability.
Supervise, encourage, and develop the
performance of the senior leadership team. Mentor employees to
encourage professional growth, creative approaches, and effective
teamwork.
Define effective decision-making
practices and clear communications that align staff across
different departments, increase belonging, and facilitate
transparent working relationships.
Set a bold agenda for internal racial
equity and justice practices that maintain a diverse and inclusive
workforce across race, gender, socioeconomics, ability, and sexual
orientation.
Raise Organizational Profile and Resources
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Represent and promote Martha’s
Table’s mission, programs, and outcomes to media outlets, partners,
policymakers, and sponsors.
Identify opportunities, strategies,
and partnerships that enhance the visibility of Martha’s Table’s
priorities, programs, and community supports.
In coordination with the development
team, maintain and grow supporters by liaising with funders and
donors, envisioning new revenue-based partnerships, and ensuring
grant proposals and reports reflect the organization's vision,
values, and outcomes.
Implement Long-Term Infrastructure Strategies
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Ensure operations prioritize
efficiency, safety, and compliance. Follow legal and regulatory
guidance for government contracts, advance progressive human
resource functions, safeguard facilities management practices, and
invest in information technology systems and training that help
Martha's Table and its staff operate at high
levels.
Envision and plan investments in
systems, processes, tools, and technologies necessary for an
organization of Martha’s Table’s size and complexity.
Conduct regular review of key
performance indicators that track costs, progress, and intended
outcomes towards long-term goals, while directing course
corrections as needed.
Guide finance team to prepare budgets
integrating departmental priorities, monitor income and expenses,
support long-range planning, and provide the Board with regular
reports.
Experiences, Skills, and Qualities
The Board is seeking a skilled executive who brings a record of successful senior leadership experiences to this role. We recognize that the most competitive applicants will have many, but likely not all, of the following personal and professional experiences, skills, and qualities:
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10+ years in leadership roles in a
nonprofit, government agency, or similarly complex
entity.
Passion for Martha’s Table’s mission,
with advanced understanding of issues, trends, and policies
affecting education, food access, community development, and
economic mobility.
A significant supervisory record;
experience mentoring and developing other senior leaders.
A strong record managing finance and
operations within a complex, multi-million dollar entity. A command
of core functions of budgeting, financial management, human
resources, contract negotiations, and external communications.
Comfort in a highly visible role. A
credible reputation and strong public presence; an effective and
influential communicator in public settings and personal
conversations.
Committed to collective leadership
and community co-ownership of organizational strategy.
Nuanced and intersectional
understanding of equity, racial justice, and structural
racism.
Proven ability to build effective and
respectful relationships with people of various backgrounds,
opinions, and perceptions. Demonstrates deep respect and
understanding of Martha’s Table’s role as a true and trusted
neighbor.
Talent for building consensus through
strong emotional intelligence, super listening skills, and deep
compassion. Leads teams with empathy, equity, dignity, and
respect.
A successful record implementing
strategy and setting goal frameworks, action-oriented budgets, and
outcome measurements.
Accomplished with senior-level
fundraising efforts, including strategizing and securing support
through partnerships, institutions, corporations, and/or
individuals.
Prior experience working with or
serving on a nonprofit board; understanding of nonprofit governance
and fiduciary responsibilities; fosters dialogue between board and
leadership.
Local ties, including current or past
record of personal and/or professional connections in related
fields in Washington, DC. Experience working in Ward 8 is
considered a major plus.
Location
Martha’s Table operates a place-based strategy in Washington, DC. Administrative offices are at 2375 Elvans Road SE, Washington, DC 20020.
Compensation
The annual base salary for this role begins at $225,000 with a competitive benefits package.
Application Process
Martha’s Table is conducting this search in partnership with Good Insight, a Washington, DC-based executive search firm serving nonprofits and associations nationwide. Good Insight’s CEO, Carlyn Madden, is leading the search team. Confidential recommendations, nominations, or personal inquiries may be sent to her at MarthasTable@good-insight.org.
Interested applicants should upload a resume and a detailed cover letter that describes their qualifications for this role to the application portal at www.good-insight.org/careers.
Employment Opportunities and Conditions
Martha’s Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national, social or ethnic origin, disability status, HIV status, family medical history or genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact MarthasTable@good-insight.org.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check.
All Martha's Table employees, interns, subcontractors, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact MarthasTable@good-insight.org as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.
View the full job announcement
here.
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