Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senior Living Communities
- Employer
- EngAGE Inc.
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- $145,000.00 - $160,000.00
- Posted Date
- Nov 20, 2023
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Prospect Research, Programs, Community Outreach, Other Programs, Program Administration and Management, Administrative, Other Administrative
- Fields
- Arts, Community Development, Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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CEO Position: Requirements
include significant non-profit experience at the executive level
and demonstrated grant writing and fundraising skills. Highly
desirable: located in Southern California with a network of
connections there
EngAGE changes lives by
transforming affordable senior, family, and intergenerational
housing communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness, and
creativity. We serve thousands of older adults and families living
in more than 50 housing communities in California and Oregon,
providing programs in well-being, the arts, lifelong learning,
intergenerational connectivity, community building, and civic
engagement.
The CEO reports to the Board of
Directors and is responsible for leadership, innovation, strategic
planning, affordable housing developer relationships, fundraising,
financial performance, the viability of the organization, and
management oversight to effectively carry out EngAGE’s
mission.
The CEO oversees the administration
of EngAGE’s budget, programs, and activities, manages the
staff, and ensures that EngAGE has the appropriate
organizational structures and resources to accomplish its annual
goals.
The CEO is a passionate advocate of
intentionally designed affordable housing and articulates a
compelling strategic vision that galvanizes stakeholders to turn
that vision into a reality. The CEO works with our developer
partners and funders to sustain lasting relationships that support
the EngAGE mission.
Essential
Duties
Board Relations
Experience
- Collaborate with the leadership team and Board of Directors to shape the vision for EngAGE’s future.
- Communicate transparently with and guide the leadership team and Board of Directors in affairs of EngAGE and in issues that require policy decisions.
- Work with the board to identify and recruit potential new developer partners, funders, collaborative organizations, board members, etc. to expand the footprint of EngAGE and to establish governance expertise in identified areas.
- Guide a talented management team to provide effective leadership for staff.
- Manage collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.
- Oversee all aspects of organizational health: finance, partnerships, funding, audit/tax returns, budget, planning, governance, etc.
- In conjunction with the board, establish employment policies for staff and contractors.
- Create and communicate clear strategies for achieving the organization’s mission and expanding its impact.
- Develop and implement long- and short-term strategic objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the outcomes and impact of EngAGE’s programs and initiatives to ensure quality, mission alignment, and good use of EngAGE’s resources.
- Build out the organization’s strategy for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Work with the leadership team to secure housing developer partner contracts for program delivery.
- Oversee and manage relationships with developer partners to meet annual goals for program fee-earned revenue.
- Oversee staff and lead the process of setting and reaching annual fundraising goals.
- Initiate and nurture close, productive relationships and collaborations with key donors, colleagues, and supporters of EngAGE and personally solicit major gifts.
- Provide organizational leadership for all fundraising efforts including special campaigns, annual gifts, sponsorships, government grants, and other needs as they may arise.
- Serve as the chief spokesperson for the organization to the community, constituents, and stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective relationships with all external stakeholders including visitors, community partners, the press, funders, and public officials.
- Build collaborative strategic alliances to further advance EngAGE’s mission.
- Promote EngAGE’s mission and leadership role in the field while also fostering a supportive collegial atmosphere among partner organizations.
- Develop appropriate annual and long-term financial objectives; lead EngAGE in consistently achieving these objectives, including a balanced operating budget.
- Assure legal compliance.
- Execute contracts, agreements, or any other documents which legally commit the organization.
- Manage the budget to strategically grow earned and contributed revenue for the organization and implement growth plans.
Experience
- Significant nonprofit leadership experience with a track record of success (a plus to have worked in Southern California and have relationships with local funders, and highly desirable to have worked with affordable housing developers).
- Strategic planning and implementation experience.
- Fundraising experience with success in soliciting major gifts from individuals and all contributed income sources.
- Experience with institutional funding sources including government grants, foundations, and sponsorships.
- Track record of being an inspiring and service-oriented leader who can set a long-term vision and effect change; is capable of imparting credibility, trust, integrity, and enthusiasm; and is able to motivate and inspire others.
- Solid relationship-building skills and success managing people, projects, and budgets.
- Knowledge of nonprofit governance policies.
- Skilled fundraiser.
- Ability to multitask and work calmly under pressure.
- Diplomatic skills and the ability to make and communicate hard decisions.
- Sense of humor.
- Professional experience in the aging and arts community.
- A demonstrated passion for aging services, arts, and affordable housing and an understanding of their ability to effect change.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to delegate.
- Ability to work with diverse communities and varied personalities including an understanding of best practices for inclusivity.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to create a supportive community.
- Collaborative worker with mission-driven motivation.
- Creative, innovative thinker.
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