Job Description
JOB SUMMARY :
The Easy Day Foundation (EDF) Executive Director will oversee the day-to-day operations with a focus on the Foundation’s governance, financial sustainability, and operations. The candidate will also lead fundraising and community outreach, communications, and ensure accountability in financial reporting, and fund management.He or she will lead the collaborative relationships established with strategic non-profit partners, as well as working with the special event manager. He / she will be the spokesperson for the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
GOVERNANCE :
- Ensure the day-to-day operations are conducted within the guidelines of the IRS for 501c3 operations
- Report to board of directors and work in concert with them to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to take EDF to the next level
FISCAL AFFAIRS :
Establish an annual operating budget and ensure that donations are focused on programmatic goalsCreate a fundraising plan that incorporates fundraising strategies to include a diverse source of funds that fulfill the budgetary requirementsIdentify and secure funding opportunities through donor cultivation and fundraising activities such as donor visits and large-scale EDF eventsEVENTS :
Work with the special event consultant to ensure annual concert event and smaller events are executed with excellenceDONOR RELATIONS :
Maintain accurate donor records in data base and ensure accurate and timely stewardship occursBuild and steward relationships with key stakeholders, including and not limited to veterans' organizations, government agencies, and community partnersEnsure all aspects of donors’ relationships are “full service” including identification of donor prospects, successful asks, donor information completed in database and acknowledgment lettersPROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide exceptional leadership to advance EDF’s mission and strategic goalsOversee the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that support veterans' mental health and job readinessRepresent EDF in public forums, conferences, and media appearances to raise awareness and advocate for veterans' needsMonitor and continually evaluate the effectiveness of EDF programs, making necessary adjustments when needed to achieve outcomesCOMMUNICATIONS :
Create a plan for traditional and social media as well as a production of an email newsletter for supportersProducing an annual EDF Impact ReportSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supervise EDF consultants as neededMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
Undergraduate degreeExperience working for small start-up environments3 - 5 years’ experience working for a foundation or non-profit organizationsKnowledge of relevant laws, ethical standards, and regulations in the NPO sectorExperience in fundraising, donor relations and financial management