Chief Executive Officer, Washington Area Women's Foundation
- Employer
- Washington Area Women's Foundation
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- $180,000.00 - $200,000.00
- Closing date
- Dec 15, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive
- Fields
- Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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About the Washington Area Women’s
Foundation
Washington Area Women’s Foundation (The Foundation) is a community-supported foundation that invests in the power of women, girls, and gender-expansive youth of color in the Washington, DC, region. We open doors to opportunity, safety, and security through grantmaking and advocacy. Since 1998, we have awarded more than $15 million in grants to more than 200 community-based organizations in the Washington, D.C., region. Learn more at The Foundation's website: https://thewomensfoundation.org
Position Summary
The Foundation seeks a dynamic and visionary leader with a demonstrated commitment to our mission and a successful record leading organizations and teams to achieve their goals. The CEO is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration of the organization, developing and implementing a clearly defined strategic plan, building strong programs and partnerships with and for diverse stakeholders, and generating financial support and increased awareness for the Foundation’s mission and work. The ideal candidate will possess high emotional intelligence, empathy, humility, creativity, and resourcefulness. As the primary public representative of The Foundation, the CEO also will present at regional and national events and engage with the media and therefore must be an exceptional communicator.
Responsibilities
Washington Area Women’s Foundation (The Foundation) is a community-supported foundation that invests in the power of women, girls, and gender-expansive youth of color in the Washington, DC, region. We open doors to opportunity, safety, and security through grantmaking and advocacy. Since 1998, we have awarded more than $15 million in grants to more than 200 community-based organizations in the Washington, D.C., region. Learn more at The Foundation's website: https://thewomensfoundation.org
Position Summary
The Foundation seeks a dynamic and visionary leader with a demonstrated commitment to our mission and a successful record leading organizations and teams to achieve their goals. The CEO is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration of the organization, developing and implementing a clearly defined strategic plan, building strong programs and partnerships with and for diverse stakeholders, and generating financial support and increased awareness for the Foundation’s mission and work. The ideal candidate will possess high emotional intelligence, empathy, humility, creativity, and resourcefulness. As the primary public representative of The Foundation, the CEO also will present at regional and national events and engage with the media and therefore must be an exceptional communicator.
Responsibilities
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Vision and strategy: Lead The
Foundation's strategic direction; collaborate with staff, Board,
and key stakeholders to set clear goals and achieve The Women's
Foundation’s mission
Fundraising/ Resource
development: Manage existing funder relationships and
generate new revenue from diverse sources, including giving circles
and individual philanthropists
Program strategy and
implementation: In collaboration with staff and
partners, strengthen and expand The Women’s Foundation's programs
to increase attention to the most critical issues impacting women
and girls of color
Relationship
management: Build strong relationships with key
stakeholders, including funders, nonprofits, community members,
grantees, local and state policymakers, and Board members; listen
to and learn from residents, local businesses, and community groups
most impacted by the initiatives and programs we are working to
shape
Operations and financial
management: Oversee the successful execution of The
Women's Foundation’s day-to-day operations, including adequate
financial management, reporting, and compliance
External communications: Serve
as the principal spokesperson and passionate advocate for The
Foundation; leverage traditional and social media platforms to
increase awareness of The Foundation and its mission
Team leadership and
culture: Ensure The Foundation’s culture is
collaborative and inclusive; provide professional development
opportunities to individuals and teams
Research, Policy, and
Advocacy: Commission research to inform The
Foundation's policy agenda; advocate for policies that support
women and girls of color at the local and national level
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Proven ability to build on and execute an
organization’s strategic vision and successfully achieve its
mission
Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills
Significant experience in a leadership role, including
oversight of an organization or department’s human capital,
operations, and finances
Demonstrated commitment to The Women's Foundation’s
mission; improving the lives of women, girls, and gender-expansive
individuals; in the Washington, DC, region a plus and racial and
gender equity as evidenced through related professional or
volunteer experience
Demonstrated aptitude for building and cultivating
solid relationships with key stakeholders
Exceptional public speaking and written communication
skills, including communicating effectively with various audiences,
including stakeholders, community organizers, and community
partners
Successful record of initiating relationships with and
cultivating new funding sources, including proven ability to engage
corporate funders
Experience leading a team and its work through a DEI
lens; and working with diverse communities across race, gender,
class, ethnic, political, and geographic boundaries
Experience overseeing program design, implementation,
and evaluation
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