• In collaboration with the Board and in line with the strategy and priorities of the Hope Ignites Network, to develop, implement, and monitor progress of the affiliate strategic and annual operational plans, adapting to changing situations, responding to opportunities, ensuring future viability, and safeguarding fidelity to mission.
• Provide the Board with all materials and information necessary to carry out their governance, planning, and fundraising responsibilities, especially with regard to practice and policy including the Hope Ignites Policy Manual, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Affiliation Agreement.
• Facilitate regular and effective Board and Board Committee meetings by ensuring that meeting agenda, materials for discussion, and meeting location are set and communicated in timely fashion, and that accurate minutes are kept and distributed.
• Support the Board and Nominating Committee in recruiting and onboarding new Board and Committee members, ensuring alignment with the organization’s commitment to inclusivity. Develop and provide recruitment, nomination, and orientation materials to equip members for success.
• With the Board Chair, ensure that each Board Member understands their role and specific goals to be accomplished.
• Drive the performance management and continuous quality improvement process of the affiliate in coordination with Hope Ignites Network Headquarters and according to the organization’s Performance Management Tool and process.

• Serve as the lead fundraiser for the organization through relationship development with current donors and identification and cultivation of new funders and funding sources through a balanced advancement approach addressing individual, corporate, foundation, and in-kind gifts reflected to support fiscal health and meet current and future operational needs.
• Responsible for effectively working with the Board of Directors and Development Committee to: 1) develop and implement an income plan for necessary operational, capital, and endowment funds, 2) motivate volunteers to participate in all fundraising efforts; 3) utilize those volunteers for various campaigns and, 4) report progress, challenges, and successes to the Board.
• With the Board of Directors and Development Committee, initiate, lead, organize, support and evaluate all capital, operational, and endowment fund-raising efforts including special events and all solicitations.

• Ensure that the Program Director position is staffed and supported for high performance in accordance with budget, personnel, and state licensing guidelines.
• Supervise the Program Director through regular check in meetings and annual performance evaluations, to ensure that the program is implemented with fidelity and adherence to Hope Ignites standards including its policies, program model, and child safeguarding practices and also in compliance with local residential licensing standards and regulations, and all applicable law.

• Serve as the official face and voice of the organization in promotional and strategic communication opportunities and situations.
• Promote a consistent public image of the organization in accordance with Hope Ignites brand and communication guidelines.
• Work with the team and board to ensure fundraising goals are met through the appropriate media channels, by creating and implementing marketing plans to target donors, referral sources, and the general public (this includes newsletters, brochures, website, news releases, and informational mailings)
• Responsible for representing the program in person or by selecting appropriate volunteer or staff representative
• Develop key media sources for the effective promotion and communication of the program’s activities to the public.

• Direct all office and administrative functions of the affiliate.
• Ensure that all functions are adequately staffed through effective recruitment and retention efforts and that all team members and volunteers are properly screened, oriented, and supervised according to Hope Ignites policy and standards.
• Responsible for the proper stewardship of organizational resources, including development and oversight of the budget and maintenance of all organizational resources.
• Formulate the annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors,
• Monitor and report income, expenses, and financial position to the Board according to Hope Ignites standards.
• Implement Board and Hope Ignites Network policies and practices for internal fiscal control and adherence to all accounting, record keeping, budget, audit, investment and reporting procedures and requirements.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and standards for Federal 501(c)3 and state tax-exempt status and with state fundraising regulations.

• The position requires strong and balanced leadership, with a proven ability to raise financial and other support for a program, communicate effectively, work with and engage diverse groups of people, manage staff and volunteers, and coordinate multiple responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be innovative, entrepreneurial, and committed to faithful execution.  They will have experience in development and board relations, familiarity with youth programs, knowledge of the local charitable community, and a track record of effective management and program oversight. 
• Minimum 5 years of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, board development, and management experience. BA in Administration, Management, or related field required, MA preferred. State licensing requirements may call for additional qualifications.
• Candidate must pass criminal, child abuse, credit, and MVR background checks and drug screening. 

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This is an executive position requiring a positive projection to the public, supervision of staff, excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organization, independent decision making, use of computer, making presentations, and attendance at meetings. Periodic travel within the United States and regular travel in the city will be required. This position requires extensive use of phones and computers to communicate with various stakeholders, the public and staff. Evening and weekend work is occasionally required.

This job description is designed for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this job. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this job and additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.