Chief Executive Officer

The National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Broward County is seeking a mission driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop the organization’s vision and strategy and to grow fundraising and program initiatives in a vibrant, diverse community of 2.1 million residents. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable for overseeing the tasks necessary to fulfill NAMI Broward County’s strategy, annual plan, and program delivery; including legislative advocacy, awareness, support, and education to individuals and families impacted by mental illness.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Maintains a courteous, professional, respectful and compassionate manner through interaction with others
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of written and spoken word
• Public speaking skills
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State and local privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Delivers group presentations
• Proficient English communication skills
• Intermediate level computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, Google Suite
• Accurately represents the philosophy, services and educational programs of NAMI Broward County to individuals, groups and the general public

DUTIES

Management Responsibilities

• Represent NAMI Broward County in the media, on matters of public policy with executive branch agencies and in the legislature, and through speaking engagements and special initiatives to empower members and to educate the public on mental illness/wellness issues.
• Reports to the Board of Directors about progress toward organizational objective financial status, and other issues of concern.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, supervise, and consistently provide effective, inspirational leadership to a team of employees, independent contractors, and volunteers.
• Collaborate and support NAMI Florida, and other NAMI affiliates including NAMI Palm Beach County and NAMI Miami-Dade County.

Organizational Strategy & Program Management

• Works with staff, the Board, affiliates, volunteers, and general membership to establish the strategic direction of the organization and carry out the mission, vision, and values.
• Supervises Director of Programs to ensure classes, program activities, and support groups are conducted to the standard of NAMI Signature’s Program protocol.
• Ensures effective systems for program evaluation, including tracking and reporting organizational information and key performance indicators, and making changes as needed.
• Supervises Director of Development to develop marketing and media strategy that promotes NAMI BROWARD County’s mission and engages a wide, diverse audience.

Advocacy & Engagement

• Build and/or support coalitions, and foster relationships among state and local organizations, community organizations, relevant partners, such as advocacy organizations.
• Act as liaison with NAMI Florida and NAMI National to ensure the organization maintains its affiliation with NAMI by honoring Corporate Affiliate Agreement.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and meetings conducted by local, state, regional, and national organizations, and agencies to obtain up-to-date information on mental health treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs and resources.
• Attend community committees and task force meetings so that NAMI has a “seat at the table” and is “the leading voice for mental health in Broward County”.
• Actively promote the Public Policy Agenda of the Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition and be well versed in its implications.
• Promote good public relations in all communities across the state.

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Work with the bookkeeper, staff, accountant and grant writer to develop an annual mission-driven budget which is approved by the Board of Directors.
• Manage NAMI Broward County’s resources within budgetary guidelines.
• Create and implement a donor engagement strategy, including prospecting, research, proposal/LOI writing, and relationship building activities for corporate, foundation, and individual giving programs.

BENEFITS

• Flexible hours
• Some evenings and weekends required
• Personal Time Off (PTO) is prorated after 90 days per NAMI policy. In addition, there are 9 paid holidays annually.

IDEAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest and passion for NAMI Broward County’s mission, those it serves, and its staff and volunteers.
• Candidates with personal experience living with one’s own mental health condition or that of a loved one are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous management experience in the role of Director, Executive Director or Chief Executive Officer.
• Master’s degree in human services or related field, or a Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience.
• Highly skilled in leadership/administration including budgeting, financial management, programs management, advocacy, community engagement, strategic planning, and staff/volunteer supervision.
• Skilled in fundraising, including donor relations and engagement and donations management.
• Experience in the development and management of grants, contracts, and fundraising.
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in program development, delivery, and management of programs for those persons with serious mental illness and experience with suicide prevention programs and practices.
• Experience in working effectively with a Board of Directors and grassroots volunteers.
• Understanding of the criminal justice and homelessness systems.
• Understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain effective and robust working relationships with grassroots volunteers and people with lived experience with mental illness and suicide and their loved ones.