Edgility Search · 1 week ago
Monarch School Project, Chief Executive Officer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years expEdgility Search is seeking a dynamic executive to lead the Monarch School Project, which is dedicated to educating unhoused youth. The Chief Executive Officer will manage a $7 million budget, strengthen financial sustainability, and deepen partnerships to support the mission of providing a comprehensive learning environment for students and their families.
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Responsibilities
Lead the organization's revenue strategy by expanding and diversifying funding streams, including major donors, foundation and corporate partnerships, and digital campaigns, while strengthening and deepening relationships with existing supporters
Design and execute a multi-year fundraising and sustainability plan that replaces sunsetting funders and secures long term commitments
Serve as Monarch's chief spokesperson and public champion, raising the organization's visibility locally, regionally, and nationally through authentic storytelling, public speaking, and presence at community and donor events
Oversee the organization's finances, including budgets, reserves, forecasting, and investments, ensuring transparency and rigor
Align financial planning and reporting with strategic priorities to ensure long term stability
Inspire, develop, and retain a talented, mission-driven team committed to trauma-informed and equity-based practices
Foster a transparent, collaborative culture that builds morale and strengthens trust
Ensure clear systems for accountability, communication, and alignment across teams
Deepen relationships with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and other key partners, including civic leaders, philanthropists, and mission-aligned organizations through consistent communication, mutual trust, and shared goals
Model humility, empathy, and accessibility as a visible, supportive leader
Partner closely with the Board of Directors to drive strategic direction and monitor progress toward organizational goals
Equip the Board with clear financial, programmatic, and operational reporting to enable informed oversight
Leverage the Board's expertise and networks to enhance fundraising, governance, and advocacy efforts
Represent Monarch as a trusted and credible voice on issues affecting unhoused and underserved youth
Influence systems and policy on behalf of unhoused youth by elevating Monarch's model, shaping public understanding, and mobilizing investment in long-term solutions
Implement a refreshed 3 to 5 year strategic plan rooted in Monarch's trauma-informed and equity-based model
Translate strategy into clear priorities, metrics, and progress reports for the Board and staff
Ensure all programs and initiatives uphold Monarch's "whole child and family" approach and community-centered values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
7-10+ years of senior level leadership
Solid business acumen for organizations of $5 to 7 million dollars or more
Proven record of building sustainable fundraising programs and managing major donor portfolios
Experience working closely with a governing board and diverse stakeholder groups
Success in creating lasting, impactful partnerships across organizations and communities and demonstrated success working in complex organizations with multiple stakeholder groups such as board, staff, donors, volunteers, and regional partners
Demonstrated ability to make data driven decisions that enhance outcomes and organizational performance
Familiarity with public education, youth development, or social services for vulnerable populations
Excellent communication and public speaking skills with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
401(k) employer match up to 6%
Generous paid time off that includes 3 weeks of PTO plus approximately 5 additional weeks during school recesses
Company
Edgility Search
At Edgility, we help mission-driven organizations hire and support the leaders their mission deserves.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Christina Greenberg
CEO
Taylor Rifkin Bostock
Principal
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