Executive Director
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05-09-2024
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7-10years
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1 Vacancy
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05-09-2024
Job Description
Executive Director
Vision:
To eliminate food insecurity in the metro Detroit Jewish community.
Mission and Core Values:
To ensure that Yad Ezra is in the forefront when dealing with food insecurity in the Jewish community and cultivates partnerships with antihunger agencies in the Jewish/greater community.
To lead a team of people dedicated to helping eradicate hunger in a workplace that is respectful compassionate innovative forward thinking mindful and sensitive to the needs of the clients volunteers donors and community partners.
To oversee the daytoday operations of Yad Ezra and ensure the longterm success and continued growth (when/where necessary) of its operations through thoughtful leadership and oversight of all programming organizational and financial aspects and sustainability.
To be responsible for cultivating relationships with current donors and future donors in all fundraising activities.
Internal Responsibilities:
Oversee daytoday operations.
Actively thoughtfully and respectfully guide drive and manage team along with programming fundraising marketing operations bookkeeping physical building.
Foster collaboration and consensus among team members/ volunteers/board members.
Serve as mentor recognize contributions and efforts motivate encourage development and design thinking and innovation.
Oversee maintenance of records books minutes documents financial records.
Hiring/firing/performance management compensation benefits update employee handbook as necessary create/revise/update operations policies as needed.
Oversee and ensure fiscal management of the organization.
Define staff duties establish performance standards conduct employee reviews/selfevaluations.
Encourage continued education and other courses/classes to assist in professional development.
Organize monthly staff meetings and/or meetings as needed.
Create/oversee creation of scripts/marketing materials etc. promoting Yad Ezra.
Having a working knowledge of software programs being used.
Oversee/maintain security measures that protect all individuals software building property.
Foster good relations with all vendors contractors consultants.
Fundraising Responsibilities:
Coordinate/oversee all aspects of special events for Yad Ezra (honoree(s) speakers venue marketing materials financial reporting other arrangements).
Write/oversee writing and submission of grants to foundations for funding and followup reporting.
Research grant opportunities that have shared goals and values.
Create and successfully execute multifaceted campaigns to raise funds.
Target retain and enhance donor base (including businesses individuals foundations).
Ensure continued financial viability of Giving Gardens.
Budget forecast preparations and financial analysis.
Board Responsibilities:
Attend all board and committee meetings and record/ensure that minutes are recorded.
Provide information timelines financial reports and other important information to help the board or committees in making decisions that impact Yad Ezra.
Provide input and oversight to ensure fiscal management.
Forge relationships with board members to help them engage with Yad Ezra.
Report to the board to keep them informed as to activities fundraising programming etc.
Be a good partner to the president to help ensure his/her success that results in a meaningful term and legacy for him/her.
Bring ideas to the board for consideration and try to be the last person to turn down an idea/suggestion.
Act as liaison between board members committee chairs executive committee and advisory committee members.
Contribute and execute strategic/long term plan(s) for the organization.
Provide the necessary tools to enable the board to be comfortable cheerleaders for Yad Ezra.
Community Responsibilities:
Community Responsibilities:
Maintaining good relationship with Federation and sister agencies.
Represent Yad Ezra and promote a positive organizational image to ensure community representation.
Engage with other agencies that address food insecurity and pursue partnerships/collaborations that benefit those we serve.
Execute contracts/agreements between Yad Ezra and other businesses organizations and foundations.
Take advantage of Giving Gardens as a tool to promote and educate the greater community about food insecurity.
Share best practices vendors experiences mentor etc. to assist and consult with other agencies.
Answer/initiate/refer all correspondence with other agencies/individuals/leaders.
Handle/oversee media communication and publicity.
Requirements
How to Apply: Interested candidates should upload their resume cover letter and references.
Yad Ezra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications Prior experience with project management,relationship management, budgeting, and the creative development and production of large and small-scale fundraising events and campaigns.
Employment Type
Full Time
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