Executive Director, Friends of the Parks - Chicago

 FOTP Position Available:  Executive Director

October 10, 2024

 

 

The Friends of the Parks seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Executive Director to carry forward its mission. 

 

FOTP is a parks advocacy organization, nearly fifty years old, with an extensive and consistent record of accomplishment. We seek a new executive director who recognizes the past and will seize this opportunity to develop and execute a shared vision for the future.

 

Mission Statement: Friends of the Parks inspires, equips, and mobilizes a diverse Chicago to ensure an equitable park system for a healthy Chicago

 

The Executive Director reports to an independent Board of Directors which is responsible for the oversight of program, policy, fiduciary, and legal matters. The Executive Director directly oversees all staff and is responsible for managing the annual revenue/expense budget (currently approximately $550,000).

 

The Executive Director will have a background in parks and environmental advocacy, civic affairs, urban planning, policy, or public administration, as well as familiarity with the research that supports this work and trends in these fields.  He/she/they will have significant service in senior administrative positions in organizations with related missions and in leading equity-centered work.  A record of fundraising capability and achievement is required.

 

The successful candidate will be a high energy and eloquent individual who is able to motivate and engage others, balance multiple priorities, maintain the organization’s commitment to equity in all phases of its operations, and navigate challenging situations. He/she/they must show an understanding of nonprofit governance and ethics and be committed to building the internal strength of the organization. The Board is an active, involved, and informed governing body.

 

The Executive Director’s role is to advance the mission and work of Friends of the Parks by managing an ambitious program and related partnerships as well as implementing the systems that support them. Among current partners are the Chicago Park District, city agencies, elected officials, Park Advisory Councils and other community organizations, local and national environmental organizations, legal entities, funders, and corporate entities with whom FOTP works to maximize the organization’s impact.  Managing or overseeing media relationships, including social media and the organization’s website, is a necessary skill. 

 

Salary is commensurate with experience.  A benefits package will be provided.

 

Working with Board and staff, the Executive Director is responsible for developing an annual budget and an annual fundraising plan that diversifies revenue through foundation, corporate and government grants, major donors, annual donors, individual memberships, and special events. 

 

A Master’s degree is preferred along with commensurate skill in work related to our mission, with significant experience in senior positions. Expertise is required in fundraising, project development, general management, staff development, and board relations. Excellent speaking and writing skills are essential.

Applicants with a depth of knowledge of Chicago politics, institutions, funding entities, and media will have an advantage.  

 

Currently, FOTP has a hybrid structure, with work carried on both remotely and in person, and significant presence at both our Loop offices and events is required, depending on public health conditions.  Meetings and events may occur outside of typical business hours.  Access to a personal vehicle will be helpful; travel expenses, beyond daily commuting, will be reimbursed.

 

To apply:

Email resume and cover letter as attachments to: searchcommittee@FOTP.org.

Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2024, or until the position is filled. Emails should use the term Executive Director in the subject line.

 

No phone calls, postal mail, texts or faxes please.  We will confirm receipt to applicants within a week of delivery.

 

 

Executive Director - Flint Hills Regional Council, Kansas

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000-$85,000 with benefits

The Flint Hills Regional Council (FHRC) is seeking an executive director.

The FHRC Executive Director is responsible for providing management and leadership for staff, technical expertise to Council members, and leading efforts throughout the seven-county Flint Hills region related to its mission to “enhance the economic viability and quality of life in the Flint Hills through regional collaboration”. Support for operations comes from membership dues (current membership = five counties and 15 communities), and public sector and private foundation grant support.

Job Posting also available here.

Executive Director - Advocates for Urban Agriculture

Who: Advocates for Urban Agriculture

What: Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), a 501 c 3 organization, was founded in 2002 and is a coalition of individuals, organizations and businesses working to support and expand sustainable agriculture in the greater Chicago area, from home and community-based growing to market gardens and small farms.AUA’s mission is to empower urban growers to foster thriving communities through sustainable agriculture and equitable food systems.

AUA envisions a flourishing food system that promotes sustainable food growing in the Chicago area as an integral part of community economic development, food security & sovereignty, environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for the region, and in which practitioners, organizations, and residents can reap the benefits.

AUA‘s Board and staff work in concert with AUA’s 2,300 plus members, partner organizations and businesses and local government in multiple ways. These include education and information sharing about good agricultural and business practices, participation in the development of progressive city and county policies that support urban farming and land access, and support for state legislation pursuant to these goals and values.

Sustainable food growing in the greater Chicago area is deeply rooted, robust and growing. So too is AUA. As Chicago’s hub for urban agriculture, AUA is increasingly recognized by Chicago’s food-system funders and government agencies as an important collective voice and effective partner in forging sound local food policies and related regulations. And now, upon a foundation of more than fifteen years, AUAis preparing the plans to expand its efforts with the goal of helping Chicago build an even more vigorous and sustainable food system.

AUA’s Executive Director is a key player in the pursuit of this goal.

The AUA Board is seeking an individual with superior leadership skills and the knowledge, enthusiasm,energy, insight and commitment to fill this position and help lead both AUA and Chicago urban agriculture well into the future. For a complete job description and information about applying, please see below.

Executive Director - Active Transportation Alliance

Who: Active Transportation Alliance

What: Active Transportation Alliance seeks an influential and innovative Executive Director to elevate the organization’s vision and enhance its efforts to expand the impact of the mission. The Executive Director will oversee daily operations and will lead a highly valued team. They will manage with a collaborative style while attracting, nurturing and retaining high-performing talent. The role requires a dynamic relationship-builder who can cultivate and grow critical partnerships for organizational growth, accompanied by leadership and communications skills that can inspire, support and accelerate change across Chicagoland. The Executive Director will work with an ever-expanding and diverse constituency of community partners, donors, volunteers, and city and state officials, and will champion the principles and practice of racial, social and economic equity both internally and externally. More info here.

Executive Director - Six Corners Association

Who: The Six Corners neighborhood, at the intersection at Milwaukee Avenue, Cicero Avenue, and Irving Park Road, is an iconic retail destination and an economic driver of Chicago’s Northwest Side. In recent years, Six Corners has become known as a creative hub for innovative entrepreneurs and vibrant arts organizations. Six Corners Association’s small-and-mighty, hands-on team fosters the development of a thriving commercial district by mentoring and connecting community-minded businesses, attracting customers, and engaging in intentional planning for the district’s future.

What: Six Corners Association seeks a full-time Executive Director to provide vision, direction, and leadership in implementing the strategic goals and day-to-day operations of the Six Corners Association.

The Executive Director Position is a salaried, full-time, exempt position with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Start Date: Immediate

Reports to Six Corners Association Board of Directors

Essential Functions: Directs and manages the overall operations and staff in accordance with the policies and goals established by the Board of Directors; responsible for managing the objectives of the Association’s strategic plan, developing programming, organizational and financial plans, and ensuring effective execution of the annual work plan for the continual growth of the Six Corners commercial district.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Executive Director - West Humboldt Park Development Council - Chicago, IL

Executive Director

West Humboldt Park Development Council (West Humboldt Park Family & Community Development Council) 

Chicago, IL

Please read about the West Humboldt Park Family & Community Development Council's history and mission at the following two links: 

http://www.whpdevelopmentcouncil.net/About-us0/History.html

http://www.whpdevelopmentcouncil.net/About-us0.html

Position

Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Development Council’s staff, programs, expansion, and the execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations and related organizational plans. The Executive Director has four direct reports – Program Manager-Community Engagement; Economic Development Planner; Program Manager – HCI; Office Manager. Additionally the Executive Director in collaboration with WHPFCDC staff, has oversight for interns and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Ensure programmatic excellence, evaluation, and financial management.
• Actively engage staff, volunteers, board members, related committees, partner organizations, and funders.
• Recruit, lead, coach, develop, and retain WHPFCDC’s staff. Ensure that staff have the aptitude, alignment, attitude, and accountability to support the execution of the organization’s mission.

• Ensure effective systems to track/scale progress, regularly evaluate organizational programs in order to measure success that can be communicated to the Board, funders, and other constituents. Ensure records are maintained to meet organizational and funder requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors. Seek and build Board involvement with strategic direction for operations.
• Ensures organizational/operational policies and procedures are current and reflect industry standards.
• Maintain strategic relationships with long term community partners to include the West Humboldt NHS, Chicago Community Loan Fund, Chicago Commons, Bickerdike, Daley Library, Kelly Hall Y, Bethel New Life as well as new partnerships developed recently. This is critical to the ongoing success of the Development Council’s work and is line with the organizations’ collaborative mission.

Fundraising & Communications
• Develop a fundraising plan/strategy.
• Develop a communication policy.
• Generate revenue from a variety of sources inclusive of foundations, real estate projects, events/programs, and fundraising to support projects and operations.
• Deepen/refine all aspects of communication from web presence i.e. facebook, linkedin, twitter etc. to external relationships with the goal of creating a stronger public brand.
• Use external relationships to garner new opportunities that support organizational mission.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
• Review strategic plan, commission new plan.
• Develop organizational work plan annually
• Identify/analyze both project and operational growth areas and develop integration plan, inclusive of staffing patterns, costs, etc.

Qualifications
With a minimum of seven (7) years in a senior managerial position with a non-profit, the Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to the Development Council’s mission and core area of operations. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• Advanced degree, ideally Master’s level in Public Policy or related field with a minimum of seven years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading a community based or related entity in growth.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to coach, manage and develop high performance teams; set and achieve strategic direction, develop and manage operational/programmatic budgets.
 • Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary skills.
• Commitment to quality programs and data driven program evaluation.
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong real estate development skills from project conception, management and completion.
• Knowledge of community based Economic Development.
• Action oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to community development.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Passion, integrity, mission driven, idealism, and self-directed

Interested applicants should forward cover letter and resume to:

Chet Jackson
Executive Director
West Humboldt Park Family & Community Development Council
3620 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60651
chet@whpdevelopmentcouncil.net
Office (773) 342-0036
Fax (773) 342-0578
www.whpdevelopmentcouncil.net

Director - Virginia Press Association - Glenn Allen, VA

Executive Director
Virginia Press Association

Glen Allen, VA

The Virginia Press Association seeks a dynamic leader to chart our course for the future. Anticipating the retirement of our long-time executive director, we’re searching for a trailblazer to build on past success, while addressing the challenges facing our members in the 21st century.

The next executive director will help define and implement VPA’s mission in a changing business environment. The candidate will work with the board, full-time staff, members, and others to create new opportunities for growth. This position will require detailed business planning skills, goal-setting, establishing measurable objectives, accurate cost estimates, and task deadlines.

Duties include: member relations, engagement and development; government relations and lobbying; sales, marketing and fundraising; community and industry relations; public speaking; programming and event planning; staff, P&L and administrative management. Meaningful experience in each is a job requirement, as are strong communication skills, superior organizational ability, and professional polish.

We will show preference to candidates with a background in journalism and media issues, association management, or government relations.

If interested, please send cover letter, resume and salary history and expectations to Marisa Porto, president, VPA Board of Directors, at mporto@dailypress.com.

Applications must be received by Tuesday, March 15.

Executive Director, GRHA - San Francisco, CA

Executive Director

GRHA

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

Executive Director

We are currently seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead a newly formed community benefit district in meeting its objective of ensuring the highest quality of life in the most vibrant neighborhood in San Francisco. In accordance with the Greater Rincon Hill District Management Plan, the Executive Director will be responsible for leading, managing, and evaluating community safety, minor streetscape improvement, and beautification projects.

The ideal candidate will be a charismatic and creative leader who can motivate others to achieve common goals, values interacting and collaborating with a broad and diverse constituency, and shares a passion for the mission of the GRHA and the neighborhood it represents.

Position Overview

This position offers the ideal candidate an opportunity to be at the helm of, and represent, a new organization serving the City of San Francisco’s new downtown:  neighborhoods transitioning from primarily commercial-industrial use south of Market Street to an energetic mix of sleek residential and commercial towers, historic properties repurposed for modern living and working, small businesses and corporate headquarters, and new parks and greenspaces anchored by the “Grand Central Station of the West”, the new Transbay Transit Center and its 5.4-acre rooftop park. The GRHCBD is currently the City’s largest and most complex special assessment district, with over 3,300 parcels and growing.

Employment Qualifications

• Passion for building community and neighborhood identity in a rapidly-growing, dense, mixed-use, urban setting.
• Ability to meet the needs of a diverse, broad-based constituency, including the ability to set realistic expectations and manage competing interests.
• Strong background in financial oversight of nonprofits.
• Ability to create and implement a comprehensive strategic plan and benchmarks for measuring its success.
• Ability to create and manage multi-million-dollar operating budgets and financial reports.
• Ability to raise charitable contributions from corporations, foundations, government sources, individuals, and public events.
• Ability to hire and manage staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and manage a large community-based Board and its Committees.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with ability to create and sustain successful working relationships with Board members, GRHA staff, contracted service providers, community members, City staff, and elected officials.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently while fostering a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Excellent public speaking, presenting, and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, databases, and internet.
• Experience in overseen property services
• Master’s degrees in community development, community organizing, public policy, nonprofit administration, public administration, or other relevant field a plus.

Work Expectations

This is a full-time position. Performance of responsibilities expected to be 30% office and 70% offsite, including some evening Board and community meetings and weekend events. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume, with “Greater Rincon Hill Association-Planetizen” in the subject line, to jobs@mjmmg.com. 

Executive Director, Pawtucket Foundation - Pawtucket, RI

Executive Director

Pawtucket Foundation

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.pawtucketfoundation.org

Location: 

Pawtucket, RI

MISSION: 

The Pawtucket Foundation represents the business and not-for-profit sector as an advocate and catalyst for downtown, riverfront and transportation gateway enhancements within the City of Pawtucket (Rhode Island). As civic entrepreneurs, we foster a vision of the community's future by mobilizing and coordinating research, information, talent and resources to positively impact the City.

SUMMARY:

The Executive Director of the Pawtucket Foundation will help to create and develop programs designed to mobilize the resources of the private sector to encourage economic development and community planning within Pawtucket, Rhode Island and the boarding community of Central Falls. He or she will utilize professional experience to promote private and public sector investment to improve existing community assets as well as to create new development projects.  Key ongoing projects include predevelopment planning for river corridor real estate revitalization, economic development, capital transportation infrastructure planning and business recruitment efforts in the historic downtown.

Under the Director's leadership, the Foundation will use its capability to provide technical assistance to community organizations, community leaders, and City officials in community planning, real estate, infrastructure development and business development efforts. In leading this private-public partnership, the Executive Director will foster and maintain a cooperative working relationship between the private sector, city residents and city officials.

Email letter of interest and resume (preferably in PDF format) to Search Committee via email at info@pawtucketfoundation.org by close of business on Thursday, November 12, 2015.  No phone calls please.

Visit www.pawtucketfoundation.org for additional information.

Executive Director, MidTown Cleveland, Inc. - Cleveland, OH

Executive Director

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Company:MidTown Cleveland, Inc.

Location:Cleveland, OH

Date Posted:October 1, 2015

Job Posting & Description

Executive Director MidTown Cleveland Inc.

BACKGROUND

The MidTown Cleveland Inc. (“MidTown”) Board of Directors seeks a visionary, results-driven leader to direct and grow the organization to a multi-dimensional stakeholder service and development organization responsible for growing MidTown as a vibrant neighborhood and business innovation district.

The MidTown Cleveland service area is home to over 600 businesses and covers approximately two square miles between the region’s two largest commercial centers, Downtown Cleveland and University Circle. The success of the Health Tech Corridor that bisects the district has attracted new and diverse businesses and millions of dollars in investment in the neighborhood. For MidTown Cleveland, there is great opportunity to leverage this investment, build on the strength of the strong business climate, and create a thriving 24/7 community rivaling any destination.

Founded in 1983 by Mort Mandel, Tom Roulston, and local business leaders, the MidTown Cleveland identity and service portfolio has changed and evolved over its history. Working with the Board, the next leader must guide the organization through its next successful chapter, steering the mission and realizing the vision.

Vision: To be the best business location and highest quality urban district in Northeast Ohio.

Mission:  MidTown Cleveland Inc. is a diverse community of committed people passionate about connecting their personal skills with hands-on efforts to grow Midtown as a complete neighborhood and Cleveland’s Hub for Innovation and Creative Development.

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The next executive director of MidTown Cleveland must possess the following:

• The ability to lead and inspire others, from developing and articulating a strategic vision to motivating and managing a team to achieve desired outcomes
• The drive to succeed and rigorous commitment and accountability for project execution and completion
• The disposition to collaborate, forging connections with and between diverse community stakeholders and ensuring these associations lead to short-term and long-term successes
• The dedication to cultivate and maintain funding relationships, whether seeking the opportunity, making the ask, or sustaining relationships with existing and new donors
• The desire to consistently communicate the MidTown story, serving as the chief spokesperson, ambassador, and advocate for the organization and neighborhood
• The capacity to work with government, foundations and local organizations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement & Collaboration  

• Understands the needs and priorities of members and community stakeholders and provides ongoing support and value to them
• Effectively connects members and community stakeholders to achieve organizational goals
• Pursues opportunities to present a concise, compelling, and consistent MidTown story to targeted audiences throughout the region and beyond

Strategy Development & Implementation

• Collaborates with the board to develop and implement a strategic plan that captures the organization’s overarching goals, strategic priorities, and measurable outcomes
• Develops a framework for the board and staff to track progress toward stated outcomes
• Assists the board of directors with establishing good governance practices for all facets of board functions and activities

Performance Management

• Attracts, recruits, and develops a diverse, talented team and manage them to achieve outcomes related to MidTown Cleveland’s strategic plan and mission
• Works with each staff person to create a job description and individual work plans
• Consistently evaluates performance of staff and organization

Finance  

• Develops and manages the organization’s budget
• Manages finances of the organization to generally accepted accounting practices
• Provides timely and accurate financial reports to the board

Fund Development

• Creates plan to target needed resources and secures diverse, alternative, and sustainable revenue streams
• Connects organizational priorities with revenue opportunities
• Achieves funding targets in collaboration with the board

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• At least 5 years experience in a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and lead in a multicultural environment

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Experience working in or directly with government
• Real estate development experience

TO APPLY

Applicants must provide:

1. Cover letter that highlights your qualifications and resume
2. List of 3 to 5 professional references

Interested applicants must be willing to submit to a background check as part of the evaluation process.

Responses must be received electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2015.  Please send materials and direct all inquiries to Virginia Houston, Strategy Design Partners at vhouston@strategydesignpartners.com. 

Executive Director, Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District - Taunton, MA

Executive Director

Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Randi Frank

Phone: 

203-284-3707

Email: 

randi@randifrank.com

Website: 

http://www.randifrank.com

Location: 

Taunton, MA

Executive Director Position Available

Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)

Taunton, MA

The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for twenty-seven municipalities serving a population of 620,000. The SRPEDD communities are south of Boston, east of Providence and west of Cape Cod and are a mix of cities, suburbs and rural areas.  See www.srpedd.org

Job Description

 The Executive Director reports to the SRPEDD Commission and is responsible for management of about 24 staff and 20 separate contracts with federal and state agencies, cities and towns, and other organizations He/She oversees the execution of a work program that includes regional and environmental planning, transportation planning, economic development, providing technical assistance to member communities, promoting improved municipal management practices, and managing the fiduciary activities of the regional Homeland Security Council.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in planning, transportation engineering, economic development, or public administration or related field preferred. Professional certification in Planning (AICP) desired or other related certifications. Five to ten years of experience in local or regional planning, community or economic development, transportation, environmental or municipal management with leadership experience in similar agency/firm. Knowledge of comprehensive planning, traffic studies and planning, transit programs, state and federal funding, grants administration, environmental planning, homeland security, municipal operations, and data analysis including GIS.

Compensation & Application Process

The salary is negotiable. Salary Range - $110,000 - $125,000 with employee benefits including: state health insurance, state retirement plan, professional membership, car and phone allowance, etc.    Please email your cover letter and resume by October 9, 2015 to: Ms. Randi Frank – randi@randifrank.com  203-284-3707

Executive Director, Hollis Local Development Corporation - Hollis, NY

Executive Director

Job posted by: Hollis Local Development Corporation

The Hollis Local Development Corporation (Hollis LDC) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation founded in 1979 with the mission of strengthening, enhancing and promoting community and economic revitalization. Hollis LDC is a growing organization in the process of developing a vision, and short and long-term strategies that help better serve its constituents. The organization is seeking a dynamic experienced community development leader capable of ushering it into the next phase of its growth. The candidate for Executive Director must meet the following requirements:

§A proven leader able to manage and work effectively with the Board of Directors

§A strategic thinker capable of developing a new vision and mission for the organization

§Capable of executing against goals and objectives

§Understands impact of policy, legislation and ordinances on community

§Forms key relationships with legislators, neighborhood leaders including faith based organizations and law enforcement

§Capable savvy financial manager

General Qualifications:

§Experience: minimum of 7-10 years experience in community and economic development with focus on housing, public finance, real estate and project packaging

§Education: minimum Bachelor's degree/Masters preferred, in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, MBA or Public Finance, or 10-15 years of Community Development experience 

§Proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills to motivate stakeholders

§Expert at raising funds, and garnering financial support for the organization

§Strong written and oral communication skills

§Strong knowledge of local community/economic issues, programs, politics to access resources 

§Ability to work effectively with public agencies and officials

§Proven negotiation skills and effective partnership development with financial institutions, government funders and private foundations for project funds

§Demonstrated results in strategic planning and program development working with a volunteer Board of Directors

§Ability to exercise sound judgment and professional ethics

§Politically-savvy, well-rounded professional who is capable of working with elected officials, government agencies, the philanthropic community, and the private sector to successfully take projects from inception to completion. Ability to understand and navigate the political, economic, social and cultural landscape of the neighborhood and the broader New York City area

Technical Qualifications:

§Proven track record in raising funds toward an organization's annual operations and strategic initiatives

§Must have extensive knowledge of accounting and finance principles. Experience inproject finance packaging would be optimal

§General knowledge of real estate sales and development practices in both commercial and residential markets 

§Experience in overseeing assessment, negotiations, purchase, redevelopment, and sale of residential and/or commercial property would be optimal

How to apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume, salary history and requirements, as well as a few key project examples to: Hollis Local Development Corporation, Board of Directors (hollisldc@gmail.com)

Executive Director - Georgetown Heritage, Georgetown Business Improvement District - Washington, D.C.

Executive Director - Georgetown Heritage

Job posted by: Georgetown Business Improvement District

Georgetown Heritage is a new 501(c)3 organization dedicated to bringing the history of Georgetown to life through the restoration, interpretation, and activation of National Park Service sites in Georgetown - with an initial focus on the C&O Canal.

It is an official National Park Friends Group working on the Georgetown sections of the C&O Canal and Rock Creek Park (including Key, Meigs, and Georgetown Waterfront Parks).

Georgetown Heritage was founded by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (GBID) and local residents to implement a number of Georgetown 2028 initiatives (http://www.georgetowndc.com/customer_media/2028-plan-agenda_1-29.pdf) related to the interpretation of historic Georgetown.

The Georgetown BID is a major sponsor and donates office space, administrative support, and the salary of the Executive Director.

Georgetown Heritage seeks an exceptional leader to spearhead an ambitious plan to revitalize and interpret the Georgetown section of the C&O Canal and other Georgetown historic sites. The tasks for the first 12 to 18 months include launching and completing a major capital campaign; leading a master planning effort; overseeing the construction of a new canal boat; and creating the plan for a hands-on interpretive center and education program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• driving all aspects of GH's major donor multi-year fundraising, grant writing & donor recognition
• leading Canal Master Planning process
• being Georgetown Heritage's face to the community
• establishing and nurturing key collaborations with local and federal partners
• driving the development of innovative interpretive programming
• capitalizing on education outreach opportunities with DC, and regional public and private schools
• developing and executing a long-term strategic plan for Georgetown Heritage.

Experience and Qualifications

10 years of experience in related fields, with:

• Entrepreneurial success and management experience
• Demonstrated success at donor cultivation and fundraising
• Capacity to work within both the private and public sectors (NPS experience a plus)
• Passion for education and place-making
• Familiarity with DC and/or federal elected officials and agencies
• PR, marketing and branding experience
• Ease in public speaking and operating in the public eye
• Experience in urban planning and real estate development a plus
• Experience in education related field a plus
• Collaborative working style and demonstrated success in managing teams
• Bachelors degree required, masters or graduate degree preferred

How to apply

How to apply:

Send resume and cover letter to:jobs@georgetowndc.com. In the subject line please put: "[your name] - Georgetown Heritage ED". The search will remain open until the positon is filled. No calls please.

For more information: http://www.georgetownheritage.org/

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHANGE Illinois - Chicago, IL

CHANGE Illinois Chicago, IL 

www.changeil.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHANGE Illinois (Coalition for Honest and New Government Ethics) is a reform organization committed to promoting honest, uncompromised governmental leadership, open elections, a high degree of voter participation, and an effective policy making system with potent checks and balances in Illinois state and local government. These outcomes are achieved through research, public education, coalition building, strategic communications and policy development. CHANGE engages Illinois residents in creating a government that is more transparent, accountable, and responsive to their needs. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors of engaged civic, business and non- profit leaders with decades of collective experience in the public and private sector, who represent an important network of influence.
The Executive Director of CHANGE Illinois is charged with carrying out its mission under the direction of its Board of Directors. Together, the Executive Director and Board are responsible for maintaining the health and vitality of the organization, setting its strategic direction, and assuring accountability of CHANGE Illinois to its diverse constituents.
CHANGE Illinois seeks an entrepreneurial, highly motivated self-starter with the energy and tenacity to guide governmental reform initiatives. Prior experience in a leadership role where s/he has either reported directly to or worked closely with a Board of Directors is preferred. Experience with and a passion for reform movements is required. A track record of influencing others to action and the ability to galvanize support for CHANGE Illinois initiatives is sought. Ability to successfully sustain and build a coalition and act as a consensus builder is required. The ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully securing funds from individuals, foundations, and other revenue sources. An undergraduate degree is required.
Applications and nominations are being received by Rhyan Zweifler, President of Noetic Search at resumes@noeticexsearch.com. If interested, please submit a current resume and cover letter to the above email address. For more information, visit www.noeticexsearch.com or www.changeil.org.
CHANGE Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.

Executive Director, Boston Cyclists Union - Boston, MA

Executive Director - Boston Cyclists Union

Job posted by: Boston Cyclists Union

Job description

Summary:
The Boston Cyclists Union is looking for an Executive Director to serve as a committed, passionate leader who can help take our young and dynamic organization to the next level. The ideal person is a tenacious advocate, an effective leader, a clear communicator, a proven fundraiser, and a creative problem solver with a passion for our mission.
Deadline: open until filled
Reports to: Board of Directors

About the Boston Cyclists UnionFounded in 2010, the Boston Cyclists Union has been working to transform streets and neighborhoods throughout the Boston metro area into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. Through our advocacy campaigns, programs, and collaboration with municipalities and other advocacy and community groups, the Boston Cyclists Union is creating a healthier city with improved quality of life.

Our work has led to meaningful transformation of bicycle facilities in the Boston area during the past five years, and the outlook appears bright for continued improvement and the buildout of more comfortable riding conditions along desired urban routes.

Our work has contributed to:

• Passage of a truck sideguards ordinance in Boston in 2014
• Grounding of the Casey overpass in Forest Hills
• A plan for protected bike lanes on Beacon Street in Somerville
• Protected bike lane plan approved with protected intersections on Commonwealth Ave.
• Protected bike lane plan for Gateway East (Route 9) in Brookline Village
• Bike to Market bike repair education program (over 5,000 bikes repaired!)

Make sure to read more about our current strategic priorities plan, which guides our work.

Position
We're looking for someone with the capacity to be an executive leader — someone with a vision of where we need to go, the ability to build a plan for how to get there, and the inspiration to build a team and focus it on realizing our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Advocacy

• Work with staff, board members, community partners and an active membership to implement our Bikeways for Everybody campaign and other campaigns and programs to achieve the 5-year strategic vision for the organization, which includes 25 additional miles of protected bikeways built in our area and another 50 miles approved.

Fundraising

• Provide strategy and oversight to achieve balanced and sustainable revenue growth for the organization.
• Provide stewardship of existing donors.
• Cultivate new donors with focus on major-donor and corporate-donor/sponsor development.

Strategic Planning

• Perform an assessment of our progress on the strategic plan and set long-term priorities for our infrastructure and policy initiatives.
• Serve as the face of the organization for advocacy, coalition-building, and communications related activities.

Management

• Guide the board and key committees in policy formulation and interpretation.
• Cultivate and empower leaders across the organization.
• Mobilize staff and volunteers for action.
• Assure that the nonprofit meets all legal requirements, including any federal, state or local tax and/or document filing issues.
• Track the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for change where needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years working experience that includes nonprofit (or equivalency).
• A strong history of creative and effective fundraising experience.
• Significant experience and success doing relevant advocacy work, including community-based campaigns, in the areas of transportation, urban planning and/or land use. We will consider candidates who have successfully advocated on other issues if the individual has a strong personal connection to our organizational mission and the goals of our strategic plan.
• Excellent communicator and steward of relationships.
• Clear passion for bicycle transportation and interest in creating a more bike-friendly city.
• Keen political strategist.
• Experience as team leader and manager.
• Understanding of the dynamics of membership organizations.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.

The Boston Cyclists Union is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates who represent and can work with people of many different backgrounds.

How to apply

To apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to the Board Search Committee at jobs@bostoncyclistsunion.org with "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" and your name in the subject line.