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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services · 16 hours ago

President & Chief Executive Officer

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $290K/yr

10+ years exp

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to providing culturally responsive services for mental and physical wellness, serving vulnerable children and families across California. The President and Chief Executive Officer will lead the organization in strategic planning, fiscal management, and fundraising efforts, while fostering relationships with stakeholders and ensuring the agency's growth and stability.

CommunitiesHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Chelsea Burr

Responsibilities

Lead the organization in the development and implementation of long-term vision, strategies, and goals

Oversee all programmatic, operational, financial, and fundraising activities of the organization

Manage and inspire staff, leading the team toward a common mission

Foster an organizational culture of results, learning, innovative thinking, accountability, and collaboration

Maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with the Board of Directors as a whole and with individual board members

Serve as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and give strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation

Serve as a compelling spokesperson for Fred Finch’s vision, strategy, and programs among board, staff, volunteers, donors and other key stakeholders, and the communities the agency is serving

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with major donors, foundations, and government agencies

Develop, manage, and monitor organizational budget in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer and the Board of Directors

Strategically link revenues and resource allocation to facilitate and manage agency and programmatic growth

Oversee the presentation of financial and organizational progress reports to the Board of Directors

Execute a strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team

Deepen and expand relationships with diverse funding sources, including public agencies, foundations, corporations, and individual donors

Have demonstrated experience making personal solicitations of major donors

Demonstrate a proven track record of successful fundraising

Be proficient in building relationships with partners, donors and funders

Drive key results in fundraising by working with the Vice-President of Development and Board of Directors in a successful fund development plan

Qualification

Organizational LeadershipFiscal ManagementStrategic PlanningFundraisingSocial Services ExperienceFinancial ManagementPublic AdvocacyCultural HumilityEmotional IntelligenceProblem Solving

Required

10+ years leadership with managerial, financial, and operational experience as an executive/senior manager

Background in social services, healthcare, children's services, and/or public policy administration

5+ years of experience in an executive leadership role, including management of direct reports and a staff of over 100+

Budgetary accountability of at least $20 million

Experience with oversight of a complex, diverse range of programs or operations

Experience in managing organizations or departments with programs in different locations

Experience developing and executing strategic plans for an organization

Track record of building relationships and working effectively with public partners, funders, business leaders, and the community

Demonstrated ability to develop, and retain diverse staff and cross-functional teams performing in a high-stress environment

Proven track record of managing change through a transition and/or transformation

Demonstrated experience with making personal solicitations of major donors

Demonstrate a proven track record of successful fundraising

Be proficient in building relationships with partners, donors and funders

Outstanding communicator with excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills

Ability to publicly advocate on behalf of Fred Finch and the people it serves

Big picture thinker who understands how to increase, diversify, and optimize multiple funding sources

Proficiency in financial management and analysis

Ability to plan and execute on specific metrics to achieve organizational goals

Ability to build relationships with clients, donors, partner organizations and government agencies

Experience successfully developing relationships with elected officials and advocating at the policy development level to influence legislation that supports the organization's objectives

Compassion for vulnerable people, especially children and families and those with behavioral health needs

A leader who enjoys being the public face of an organization

Problem solver and able to make tough decisions

High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy

Commitment to principles of cultural humility in working with diverse communities

Master's degree required