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Now Hiring! Revenue Accounting Manager for Reading Partners

December 26, 2017 No Comments

Pillar Search is proud to collaborate with Reading Partners on the hiring of their new Revenue Accounting Manager. This position will be based at the Reading Partners’ headquarters in Oakland, CA.

The high level:

The Revenue Accounting Manager is a new role best suited for an experienced accounting professional who is detail-oriented, hands-on, results-driven with proven communication skills and a strong work ethic to work in a challenging, fast-paced, nonprofit environment. This person is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of all revenue, including, but not limited to: temporarily restricted, government, and unrestricted grants as well as deferred revenue, all private donations, other grant awards, and fee for service (FFS) from school partners. This person is also responsible for ensuring revenue is posted to the GL accurately and documented within the Reading Partners CRM (Salesforce) in full accordance with GAAP. The Revenue Accounting Manager will report to the Controller.

If you’re looking to apply your vast knowledge of accounting to help a growing nonprofit help more students learn to read, please read on!

About Reading Partners:

Reading Partners mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade.

Reading Partners knows that reading is the foundation for all future learning, and the ability to read transforms lives and empowers children and communities to reach their full potential. Research shows that students who read at grade level by fourth grade have a greater opportunity to succeed in school and in life.

That’s why they partner with under-resourced schools and engage volunteer reading partners to work one-on-one with students who struggle with reading.

An evidence-based and community-driven organization, they recruit and train volunteers to work one-on-one with students for 45 minutes twice a week, following a structured, research-based curriculum.

The Reading Partners program model works and is backed by evidence-based research which proves that their students make significant gains in reading. On average, Reading Partners’ students more than double their rate of learning while in the program.

What you’ll do:

Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition
- Coordinate the daily operations related to revenue recognition and establish regular and effective communication channels with designated program and development colleagues.
- Manage the weekly processing of cash receipts and recording of revenue.
- Prepare detailed revenue analysis, reconciliations and budget-to-actual variance reports.
- Ensure all revenue and related accounts are posted to the GL accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
- Perform monthly close tasks associated with revenue including the preparation of various reconciliations, deferred revenue roll forward, monthly revenue journal entries and monthly revenue related analysis.
- Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely processing in system to ensure all documentation is in compliance with company policy and all rules/ regulations set forth by our contracts.
- Assist in preparation of monthly management reports.
- Maintain and analyze accounting records.
- Assist with the preparation of accounting schedules, reports and financial statements monthly and as requested by senior leadership.
- Manage all private and foundation grants and ensure they’re booked according to the conditions stipulated in the contract.
- Ensures all monthly invoices are submitted to various grants, contracts and governmental agencies as well as all reimbursement invoices.
- Track all in-kind gifts.
- Assist in ensuring a constant state of annual fiscal and funder audit readiness through clean and accurate coding, tagging and reporting.
- Ensure direct expenses tagged to municipal grants/ contracts are allowable and compliant under contract/ grant provision.
Partner with Finance/ Accounting colleagues and other business partners
- Ensure GL records and internal CRM database (Salesforce) are congruent.
- Work closely with external audit team regarding all quarterly review and annual audit requirements.
- As needed, may help with bookkeeping operations and assist in the day-to-day delivery of the organization’s main accounting policies, procedures and contracts.
Process improvement
- Regularly audit all current practices to assess their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Revise current practices to ensure best in class service and performance as it pertains to revenue activities and reporting.
- Ensure all internal policies and procedures are practical and realistic. Ensure best practices are documented and in full effect at Reading Partners.
- Assist in process improvements to further streamline revenue tasks and shorten revenue close calendar.
Other duties as needed

How you’ll do it:

Relationship Development & Communication: You establish great working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, external constituents, as well as board members. You are able to open doors, make connections, tell a compelling story through the use of data, and create pathways to ensure financial sustainability in literacy education within a very competitive market. You are an effective communicator and a natural “connector”, and you have a track record of successfully establishing rapport quickly and maintaining relationships, even at a distance.

Strategic Leadership & Execution: You develop and design new strategies and approaches to meet goals and then lead implementation of those strategies. You bring a systems perspective to organizational challenges, with the ability to effectively move from vision to strategy to plan to execution while managing multiple work streams and demonstrating exceptional project management instincts. You are creative and are a thoughtful decision-maker. You are comfortable partnering with others to problem-solve, and you use clear and strategic processes in making decisions. In addition, you have professional experience both developing and executing strategy to optimize organizational processes and achieve ambitious goals.

People Management: You have a track record of leading teams to excellence. You demonstrate a genuine interest in coaching, inspiring, and developing staff toward the successful achievement goals. You are skilled at providing clear direction, guidance and goals, delegating effectively, and providing growth opportunities while supporting progress along the way. Support staff and enable them to build and maintain successful relationships with a wide array of colleagues at a distance.

About you!

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

Possess robust and relevant job experience in roles with increasing responsibility; nonprofit experience strongly desired
Have experience managing a team
Display strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Possess detailed working knowledge of GAAP
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; able to successfully convey accounting concepts to non-accounting colleagues
Able to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities and juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking abilities and strong problem-solving skills
Exhibit excellent professional judgment
Knowledge of financial planning software (e.g. Adaptive, Hyperion, Cognos) strongly preferred; familiarity with Salesforce a plus
Boast a deep belief in our mission
Root your work in our core values
Approach your work with pride and have fun while doing it
Actively seek professional and personal growth opportunities
Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
Hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent experience; CPA a plus

Bonus points if you:

Have experience with federal grant accounting, specifically multiple cost reimbursement grants.
Are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna
Have experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations

What Reading Partners offers:

Reading Partners offers the full package – great benefits, a great place to work and the opportunity to have a glowing and growing career.

Reading Partners offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. This is a full time, exempt, salaried position.
They offer a rich suite of health, welfare, and lifestyle benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, 403(b) option, and more.
They offer an exciting and dynamic culture, and commit to investing in and supporting their amazing people to grow their careers with Reading Partners. As such, they provide ongoing professional development opportunities.

The other things you need to know:

Location: This position is located at Reading Partners’ National Headquarters in Oakland, CA. No remote work options available.
Typical Physical & Mental Demands: Requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping and stretching, and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with volunteers and staff. Also requires flexibility to readily adapt to a changing environment.

What’s Next?

If you are interested in joining the Reading Partners team, kindly submit your resume, as well as a cover letter describing your interest in Reading Partners and how your past experience has prepared you for this role. Please include your salary needs. Send both documents to Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

Reading Partners respects and honors the diversity in their workforce, and they are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Congratulations to Year Up Los Angeles and Brenda Dupre!

July 24, 2017 No Comments

Pillar Search is pleased to announce the placement of Brenda Dupré as Associate Director of Partner Relations with Year Up.

Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults ages 18-24 with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Through a one-year intensive training program, these young adults complete a unique combination of rigorous, hands-on technical and professional skills training, college credit, and corporate internships.

As a member of the Year Up Los Angeles team, Brenda will manage existing partner relationships, facilitating day-to-day interactions between Year Up, interns and corporate partners to create mutually beneficial business relationships. As part of the Corporate Engagement team, Brenda will help to connect top corporations in need of talent with high-potential urban young adults, ensuring high levels of partner satisfaction. Brenda brings extensive sales, marketing, and client service experience to her role with Year Up. Most recently, she was a Global Account Manager with the U.S. Postal Service. Her prior professional experience includes Regional Director, Recruitment and Corporate Relations with Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. Earlier in her career, Brenda owned and operated Winning Combination, a boutique firm that consulted with Los Angeles-area nonprofit organizations. Brenda completed her undergraduate studies at California State University at Long Beach, her graduate studies at West Coast University, and holds a certificate in Human Resources Management from California State University. She is a long-time volunteer with the Taproot Foundation.

Congratulations Brenda!

Hire the best! With personalized service and proven results, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides retained executive search services and human resources consulting for exceptional non-profits and socially responsible for-profit firms. A woman-owned business, Pillar is based in Boston, MA, and works on the national level. To learn more about how Pillar can assist with your hiring and human resources needs, please contact Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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Congratulations to Year Up’s National Capital Team and Beth Guynn!

June 6, 2017 No Comments

Pillar Search, a leading executive search firm working with nonprofit organizations, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Elizabeth (Beth) Guynn as Associate Director of Business Development with Year Up’s National Capital Region team.

As part of the Corporate Engagement team, Beth will help to connect top corporations in need of talent with high-potential urban young adults, ensuring high levels of partner satisfaction.

Beth has an impressive background in sales and account management in the education arena. She joins Year Up following successful roles at McGraw-Hill and at Pearson. Beth earned her Master’s degree in Education from the University of North Carolina.

Hire the best! With personalized service and proven results, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides retained executive search services for exceptional non-profits and socially responsible for-profit firms. A woman-owned business, Pillar is based in Boston, MA, and works on the national level. To learn more about how Pillar can assist with your search needs, please contact Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com.

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New Search Announcement! Sales Director, West Coast for Year Up!

May 31, 2017 No Comments

Pillar Search is pleased to have been selected by Year Up to manage their search for the Sales Director, Western Region. For more information on this excited opportunity, or for immediate consideration, please contact Pillar Search’s Founder, Cindy Joyce, at cjoyce@pillarsearch.com.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Through a one-year intensive training program, Year Up provides urban young adults ages 18-24 with a unique combination of hands-on technical and professional skills, college credit, and corporate internships.

Year Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Voted one of the Best NonProfits to Work For in the country by the NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding place to work. The Year Up staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. Year Up sets high standards for both themselves and their students, and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and full potential of young people. The work they do is life-changing, and Year Up knows that their team is the greatest asset in achieving their mission.

Please visit http://www.yearup.org to learn more about Year Up.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Year Up seeks an experienced and dynamic Sales Director, Western Region to lead its Corporate Engagement and Internships initiatives for several national accounts. Reporting to the National Director of Corporate Engagement, this individual will lead the effort to expand and broaden our relationships and internship placements in select accounts on a national basis. The Sales Director, Western Region will work with major Fortune 500 corporations in need of entry-level talent to provide trained, high-potential urban young adults with high-quality internships, and will ensure a program of support and professional development for these young adults on their internships. The ideal candidate should desire to leverage his or her demonstrated experience in sales, strategy, and for-profit management practices within our mission-driven social enterprise.

To be successful in this role, you will develop and implement a strategic internship sales plan to achieve revenue targets, manage client accounts and relationships, and design robust engagement strategies. You should have the ability to adjust strategies and priorities in response to organizational growth and needs, as well as the demands of the evolving market. In addition, as an ideal candidate you’ll be able to remain flexible within your work, and seek out areas for collaboration across the organization.

In keeping with Year Up’s values, the Sales Director, Western Region will also have the opportunity to interact with colleagues and students regularly to help create and sustain a positive educational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Direction Setting

Provide strategic direction in response to market and scaling needs
Design plans, set milestones, and oversee implementation and follow through of team projects
Leverage influence skills to work effectively within the team and across departments to obtain input, move groups to consensus, and build buy-in
Collaborate with colleagues at the National and Site levels, as well as across the Year Up network

Revenue Generation

Develop and implement annual business goals; analyze trends and outcomes against revenue goals
Drive new business acquisition plans in response to market trends and relevancy to Year Up
Lead internship sales forecasting activities for existing and prospective accounts
Review and deliver effective proposals that feature Year Up’s innovative model and past successes for solving corporate entry-level talent needs
Regularly prepare reports showing internship volume, potential internship sales, and areas of proposed expansion
Utilize Salesforce.com to maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities

Internship Program Management

Sustain a strong internship program that meets the business needs of corporate partners and affords Year Up interns the opportunity to apply their learning in a supportive, professional environment
Promote internship retention strategies that result in increased completion and satisfaction levels for both partners and young adults
Drive cross-functionality with dexterity and flexibility in support of the internship program
Ensure knowledge transfer and management over internship program for data capture and quality assurance, including internship readiness assessments, matching processes, on-boarding, announcements, etc.
Set benchmarks for increased internship to hire rates across network of corporate partners

Relationship Management

Design and implement effective strategies for driving engagement with your assigned accounts

Set and meet targets for increasing corporate partner status from partner to advocate and advocate to champion  Lead the team to effectively manage all aspects of corporate relationships, interfacing with partners, students, and staff members as needed

Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners

Engage with C-level executives and decision makers in a variety of formal and informal settings

Serve as a lead on high-level and/or critically sensitive corporate engagement situations that arise

Community Member

Demonstrate genuine commitment to the mission, vision, values and culture of Year Up
Ensure collaboration across departments
Work closely with Program, Academic, and Career and Alumni Success leadership to ensure that student learning and development strategically aligns to corporate partners needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 7+ years professional experience in strategic account management and/or sales to enterprise level accounts (e.g. sales, client service, development)
Consultative sales approach and background in technology or technology enabled solutions preferred 
Demonstrated ability to generate leads, close business, and manage annual sales targets of $5M+
Proven ability to influence, develop, manage, support and empower employees to achieve objectives within a team
Documented strengths in meaningful relationship building, management and growth to scale
Demonstrated ability to set direction and manage complex teams, projects, and processes
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
Ability to collaborate across teams, facilitate difficult conversations, and resolve issues
Ability to lead, willingness to be led, and comfort with situational leadership
Consummate networking skills with an ability to move comfortably and credibly in the community
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and development databases; Salesforce.com experience preferred
A commitment to diversity and inclusion
A willingness to travel at least 50% of the time, as needed
A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
Commitment to diversity and inclusion

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience

Benefits:

Competitive package including 100% healthcare coverage, dental, and 401(k) match
Vacation: Three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year
Professional development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives

TO APPLY:

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce at cindy@pillarsearch.com. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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Pro Bono Posting: Head of Fundraising & Donor Relations for HarvestPlus!

March 10, 2017 No Comments

JOB SUMMARY

HarvestPlus seeks a highly-motivated Head of Fundraising and Donor Relations to join our External Affairs team. The successful candidate will be an ambitious and entrepreneurial fundraiser wih deep networks and experience generating new revenue from high net worth individuals, foundations, governments and multilateral donor agencies. This position is a three year, fixed term, renewable appointment and is located at HarvestPlus headquarters in Washington, DC.

BACKGROUND

HarvestPlus works with partners to tackle hidden hunger on a global scale by breeding vitamins and minerals into everyday food crops. With operations in more than thirty countries, HarvestPlus is bridging the gap between agriculture and nutrition and improving the health and livelihoods of millions of people. Our goal is to reach 20 million farming households by 2020 and one billion consumers by 2030 through the development of inclusive and sustainable markets for biofortified crops.

HarvestPlus is part of the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH). CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership working towards a food secure future. Its science is carried out by its 15 research centers in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. The HarvestPlus program launched jointly in 2003 by two of these centers, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). It now operates under a quasi-independent structure with 160 international staff and an annual budget of $40m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Specific duties of the Head of Fundraising and Donor Relations include but are not limited to:

Fundraising

Achieve ambitious and measurable income targets through design, leadership and execution of fundraising strategies, expanding HarvestPlus’ core funding and strategic global and country-led initiatives
Cultivate, grow and nourish new donor relationships, with a focus on high net worth individuals and international foundations
Create and lead agile, cross-disciplinary and geographically diverse teams through concept formulation and full proposal development
Work collaboratively with country managers to secure local funding opportunities (bilaterals, national governments) and to develop innovative funding-focused partnerships

Donor Reporting and Management

Lead donor reporting requirements, in synch with CFO-led financial reporting, and direct donor-facing communication
Refine/oversee internal management systems for donor research, contact databases and progress tracking tools
Translate highly technical, multi-sectoral needs into tailored and digestible fundraising concepts (both verbal and written) adapted for constantly-changing audiences
Manage a small team of fundraising analysts, with strong potential for future team growth
Work closely with Heads of Policy/Advocacy and Communications to align messaging and joint outreach efforts

External Relations

Represent HarvestPlus in global and national policy fora, donor engagement events and country-level visits
Direct concept and creation of compelling and innovative donor-facing materials and outreach mediums

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in senior fundraising positions
Demonstrated track record of conceptualizing, managing, and implementing successful multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns
Strong network of executive level contacts within agriculture, nutrition, and/or public health-focused private-sector, donor and advocacy organizations
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal (i.e. public speaking, presentations, correspondence, proposals, and reports)
Comfort communicating complex research, development, and policy concepts
Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25%), including internationally Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment across multiple time zones

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree
Six or more years of management experience
Knowledge of issues related to global health and developing countries and a high level of interest and/or experience in the nexus of nutrition and agriculture
Experience building complex, project-based budgets and work plans
Familiarity with creating impact investing and inclusive business strategies, especially in relation to agriculture and/or health

TO APPLY

Click on the following link to access the Head, Fundraising and Donor Relations job application: http://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IFPRI&cws=1&rid=1621. Please complete the online application and provide a complete resume, detailed letter of interest, and three references. EOE

HarvestPlus •c/o IFPRI 2033 K Street, NW •Washington, DC 20006-1002 USA •Tel: 202-862-5600 •Fax: 202- 467-4439 •www.HarvestPlus.org

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Exciting New Search: Director of Business Development for Year Up!

March 3, 2017 No Comments

Pillar Search is pleased to continue its ongoing partnership with Year Up, having been selected to manage their search for the Director of Business Development. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Pillar Search’s CEO, Cindy Joyce, at cjoyce@pillarsearch.com.

Do you have a passion for creating opportunities for urban young adults? The Director of Business Development, part of the National Capital Region team, will be located in Arlington, VA. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with proven ability to help customers solve their business challenges in the areas of workforce management, human capital, and/or talent acquisition. Reporting to the Regional Director of Corporate Engagement, the Director of Business Development will be responsible for identification, qualification and closing of internship and permanent job opportunities for Year Up program participants.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up takes three approaches to closing the Opportunity Divide. Their core sites are based on their founding program model – direct service programming where facilities, staff, infrastructure, academics, and all other aspects of the program are managed by Year Up staff. The Professional Training Corps (PTC) is a community college based model that provides an opportunity for students to engage in meaningful workforce training. In this model, students are dual-enrolled in the community college and Year Up; technical skills are taught by college faculty, while Year Up staff provide professional skills and other wrap-around services. Lastly, their Employer Based Solutions are created in collaboration with employer partners; custom solutions are developed to meet critical business needs and solve for skills gap challenges in the marketplace.

Consistently voted one of the Best NonProfits to Work For by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding place to work. Their staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. Year Up sets high standards for both themselves and their students, and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and full potential of our young adults. The work they do is life-changing, and they know that their team is the greatest asset in achieving their mission.

OPPORTUNITY:

The Director of Business Development is a key member of the Corporate Engagement team of Year Up, connecting top corporations in need of entry-level talent with trained, high-potential urban young adults. The Director of Business Development will have tangible targets in developing leads, following up on leads, closing sales, managing client accounts and relationships, and ensuring that interns continue to perform and develop their professional skills.

The successful candidate will be a polished self-starter who can drive efforts, has a proven track record of success and can lay a strong foundation for securing and sustaining high numbers of internships, as well as providing a high-quality program of support and professional development for Year Up interns, and will be able to leverage existing and new resources in the city and the surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will likely also have demonstrated consultative sales/solutions selling experience, exhibiting great confidence and flexibility in high-paced, start-up environments.

In keeping with Year Up’s values, the Director of Business Development will also have the opportunity to interact with students, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Sales and Partner Relations

Successfully meet revenue and internship seat goals by generating a scalable corporate partner pipeline and developing a sales strategy that will secure internships in volume
Conduct research and market analysis to identify and pursue possible new partnerships in existing and emerging market sectors
Manage all aspects of corporate partner communications strategies and provide responsive and high-quality customer service.

Program Development Input

Work with curriculum development, program staff, and internship partners to collect requirements and feedback to support the identification of courses that will ensure participants are well-prepared for success in the workplace and in pursuit of higher education goals both as Year Up interns and alumni
Coordinate with accounts to strategically match students, train managers, conduct site visits and execute corporate partner panels.

Team Member

Ensure that a high support, high expectation, high service model is integrated into an entrepreneurial start-up environment
In a collaborative environment, provide coaching and support to team members to ensure internship seat and revenue goals are met
Display a willingness to “get things done” while cultivating and sustaining a trusting and nurturing environment for staff and key stakeholders

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 10-15 years’ years of professional experience preferred
7+ years of experience in consultative solution sales strongly preferred; all, or the majority, should be in the local region
Experience working with C-Suite clients
Background/experience selling staffing, recruiting or other human capital related services
In depth knowledge of the local corporate landscape and employment trends
Ability to leverage existing relationships in the local business community and demonstrated ability in navigating complex organizations
Demonstrated ability to generate leads, build and maintain a pipeline, and close sales
Documented strengths in meaningful relationship building, management and growth
Strong attention to detail and managing of the sales pipeline process
Ability to collaborate across teams to support students and resolve issues
Enjoy working in a fluid, dynamic organization with a minimal amount of direction
Ability to plan, introduce and lead a process that enables high quality growth
Exemplary skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Excel required
Knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred
A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
Commitment to diversity and inclusion

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Competitive package including 100% healthcare coverage, dental, and 401(k) match
Vacation: Three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year
Professional development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives

Please visit http://www.yearup.org to learn more about working at Year Up. Year Up is an inclusive organization and offers a culture that is welcoming to all.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified professionals who are excited by the work of Year Up are encouraged to submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Cindy Joyce, CEO of Pillar Search, at cindy@pillarsearch.com. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered for this position.

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Executive Director Pro Bono Posting for SLAM! Program Los Angeles

February 8, 2017 No Comments

SLAM! Program Los Angeles, a project of Community Partners, is a nonprofit, school-based program whose mission is to provide students from underserved schools with accessible, contemporary and tuition-free music instruction. Our program is delivered through a network of volunteer college students, creating opportunities for mentorship and professional development through a shared experience of music. Our program offers a variety of classes at each partnering school, including Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Voice, Music Production, Songwriting, and Rock Band.

Core Values

Self-Esteem: The arts build community, which directly enhances students’ self-esteem.

Learning: Learning music is not a privilege, but a necessity for a well-rounded education.

Access: Every student deserves access to quality and affordable music instruction.

Musical Expression: Students need a voice that transcends language and dialect.

We believe that a strong student-teacher relationship has the power to change lives.

Starting out as a small pilot program in 2011, SLAM! has since grown into an expansive network that serves more than four hundred students across eleven Los Angeles middle and high schools, supported by one hundred volunteer instructors matriculating at the University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, and Musicians Institute in Hollywood. In March of 2013, SLAM! became a fiscally sponsored project of Community Partners in order to support growing demand for SLAM! programming at additional schools. SLAM!’s Advisory Board recently completed a formal strategic plan which will guide the organization’s strategic priorities and financial growth from an operating budget of $170,000 to a projected $300,000 budget in the coming three years.

Executive Director Job Description

The Executive Director of SLAM! Program Los Angeles is responsible for partnering with the Advisory Board to develop and implement the overall vision and strategic objectives for the organization. The individual will report directly to the Advisory Board, currently comprised of 9 members, and supervise 3 full-time and part-time staff members who oversee the delivery of our program model at each of our university chapters and middle and high school partners.

SLAM! offers a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, high-energy, and self-directed leader to build the foundation for growing our movement. The ideal candidate for this role is a passionate, committed organizer who can drive the impact of a lean and high-performing start-up organization. S/he will bring experience managing a team, executing against an agreed upon strategic direction, and familiarity with the broad education landscape in Los Angeles. The Executive Director’s responsibilities include: Fundraising and Development, Program Operations and Management, Board Governance and Strategic Vision, and Marketing and Community Relations.

Fundraising and Development (40%)

Provide organizational leadership in all aspects of fundraising and development, establishing personal relationships with key funders and donors in order to facilitate the creation of new and renewed sources of major gifts and philanthropic support
Work closely with the Advisory Board to develop annual fundraising plans and resources, consistently meeting or exceeding established goals
Work with relevant staff members to prepare grant proposals and reports, identify new grantmaker prospects, and meet all grant compliance requirements
Develop a robust individual giving program to cultivate existing donors for ongoing support and seek new and diverse donor prospects
Identify and maintain strong relationships with key community partners to diversify and expand the organization’s donor base

Program Operations and Management (25%)

Communicate and collaborate consistently with Community Partners, SLAM!’s fiscal sponsor, regarding all financial management, human resources, and legal counsel needs

Provide guidance, coaching, and supervision to the staff team in the high quality implementation of the SLAM! program model at all university chapters and partner schools

Oversee the school outreach and intake process as a liaison and ex-officio member of the Advisory Board in alignment with the organization’s projected growth

Execute a rigorous, timely, and professional hiring process for any available staff positions

Orchestrate the purchase, storage, and upkeep of a comprehensive equipment and supplies inventory across all SLAM! partner sites and central storage facilities

Encourage staff satisfaction and retention by fostering meaningful opportunities for their professional development and growth

Review position descriptions, ensuring they are up-to-date and that compensation is current with industry standards, and complete annual professional performance reviews

Appropriately address job performance issues in a timely and direct manner

Supervise financial activities in consultation with Community Partners’ Finance team to ensure that all revenues, obligations, reports, and filings are collected, paid and submitted

Board Governance and Strategic Vision (20%)

Provide visionary and inspirational leadership to all board members, staff, and volunteers, helping to build an innovative, entrepreneurial and nimble organization that is responsive to the needs of volunteers, school partners, and broader community
Establish strong working relationships with board members during and outside of board meetings, encouraging all members to participate actively and facilitating their involvement beyond board meetings
Provide the board with appropriate materials prior to each meeting and inform board members of any critical issues that need to be addressed
Oversee the annual preparation and monitoring of the budget in consultation with the board
Identify new board members whose talents, background, interests, experience, and commitment will further the mission and expand support

Marketing and Community Relations (15%)

Create and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan including: brand consistency, social media engagement, online communications, and related activities
Provide leadership and guidance to staff members and board members responsible for supporting marketing and communication efforts
Develop and distribute consistent digital communications to all organization stakeholders
Actively participate in the Los Angeles arts and education communities, attending conferences, receptions, workshops, and events to boost the organization’s visibility
Increase widespread knowledge of SLAM!, ensuring that the public as well as current or potential partners and funders understand its value and potential

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have:

A deep passion for arts education, youth mentorship, and leadership development
A minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership role within an organization
Demonstrated track record of fundraising or business development through corporate and private foundations, event planning, and individual giving
Demonstrated ability to inspire, empower, and uplift others in a professional setting
Expertise in planning, organizational development, and team or culture building
Ability to balance day-to-day demands with big-picture vision and strategy
Familiarity with the Los Angeles school system and education policies specific to after school program providers
A broad network of contacts and potential partners eager to move the mission forward
An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in social entrepreneurship
Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities

Excellent organizational skills, strategic thinking, and problem solving orientation

Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, with individuals across a variety of developmental and professional stages

Strong technological fluency (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps for Nonprofits, Mailchimp, WordPress, and database management, etc.)

The ability and flexibility to travel to partner schools across Los Angeles and work remotely with consistent access to:
- High speed internet

- Personal laptop with current operating system capabilities
- Quiet and professional environment for phone or online meetings

A bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Position can be structured as a full or part time role. A comprehensive compensation package commensurate with experience is provided through Community Partners and includes full medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance benefits. SLAM! Program Los Angeles, a fiscally sponsored project of Community Partners, is an equal opportunity employer. The organization will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

For more information, please visit www.slamprogram.org and www.communitypartners.org.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jobs@slamprogram.org with your name in the subject line and all attachments. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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