Cradles to Crayons · 1 week ago
Executive Director
Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19144
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expCradles to Crayons (C2C), founded in 2002, provides essential items for children living in low-income situations. They are seeking an Executive Director for their Philadelphia operation to oversee all aspects of the market, strengthen organizational capacity, and build relationships with community stakeholders.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Model and lead a positive 'One Cradles' culture, underpinned by Cradles' Cultural Values and Norms
Lead the Philadelphia market, overseeing management of all functions, including development, programs, teams, operations, facilities management, purchasing and budgeting
Sit on the national Senior Leadership Team, contributing insight and expertise to organizational strategy, initiatives and goals
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and cash flow for a market budget of over $3 million
In collaboration with the COO, set programmatic direction for site, evaluate opportunities for innovative new programs and ensure the effectiveness and satisfaction of current programs, including the learning and operational imperatives of The Giving Corps
Build and steward relationships with key community stakeholders and supporters; leverage organizational assets and cultivate high impact partnerships
Support C2C-wide initiatives – through staff participation, financial support and/or own time – and by collaborating with other markets on shared policies and tools that strengthen the entire organization
Grow and sustain the annual budget through a combination of individual donors, corporations, family philanthropy, foundations, galas, and event sponsorships
In collaboration with the VP of National Philanthropy and national leadership, strengthen relationships with existing supporters and proactively identify and secure new funding opportunities to ensure robust budget support and long-term financial sustainability for the market
Serve as the organization's primary spokesperson in the community, including for media engagements, events and related opportunities
Maintain and grow a robust Family Leadership Circle
Provide inspirational leadership, management and professional development for the market Leadership Team and all staff (e.g., operations, development, volunteer engagement and community outreach) while promoting a culture of respect, inclusion, and collective accountability in delivering C2C’s mission and goals
Collaborate with the COO and other market leaders to strengthen the overall distribution strategy, by ensuring fidelity to the program model, achieving key metrics, and aligning with national standards
Participate in the selection and development of scalable systems that support operational efficiency and provide real-time information for effective decision-making
Ensure accurate and consistent data collection and evaluation across programs; leveraging metrics to guide decisions related to quality control, new program development, partnerships and strategic initiatives, while ensuring financial targets are met
Oversee local procurement through designated Operations staff
Other tasks as assigned
Oversee the strategic management and engagement of local volunteers in impact-based tasks related to the C2C mission
Proactively develop the Giving Corps program as a key strategy and resource for growth; dramatically increase the numbers of these volunteer leaders
Qualification
Required
Passion for C2C's mission and alignment with C2C values
Demonstrated experience as a strategic leader, liaison, and collaborator with internal and external stakeholders
10+ years of leadership and strategic planning experience in complex, entrepreneurial and mission-driven organizations during periods of change and expansion; private sector executives must have demonstrated experience in a mission-driven setting, either on a board or in another significant way
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing short and long-term fundraising strategies, including corporate sponsorships, foundations, individual donors and government agencies; proven track record of closing 5 and 6-figure gifts
Experience working with and leveraging a strong, high profile and civic-minded Board
Experience building, managing and leading high performing teams; an inspiring team builder who engenders trust and builds group commitment to goals and objectives
Strong financial management skills; experience creating annual operating plans and budgets that support strategic objectives
Previous experience building, cultivating and managing relationships with the nonprofit, public service, and social justice communities
Experience in overseeing programs that rely heavily on volunteers, with expertise in volunteer recruitment, training, and stewardship
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
Fluency with Salesforce or other CRMs a plus
Benefits
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement
A monthly cell phone and internet usage stipend
Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance
Retirement plan matching
Annual professional development stipend
Company
Cradles to Crayons
It provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karen Gallahue
Chief Financial Officer
Catherine Roosevelt McCluskey
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