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Search Success! Courtney Spellacy Joins Sandy Hook Promise as Chief Development Officer!

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Sandy Hook Promise and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are excited to announce that, following an extensive and competitive candidate search, Courtney Spellacy has joined as Chief Development Officer.

Reporting to Sandy Hook Promise’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Nicole Hockley, Courtney will set strategy for and execute fundraising strategies across giving channels including individual major giving, corporate, foundations, events and government funding, driving efforts to grow all giving channels nationally and develop strategies to expand into new giving channels while maintaining and strengthening relationships with all existing supporters. A member of the executive leadership team, she will have a vital role in driving Sandy Hook Promise’s mission and ensure support for the organization’s strategic growth to expand program reach and effectiveness.

Courtney brings over 20 years of fundraising experience with expertise in strategic planning, relationship management, and optimizing development processes. Most recently, Courtney served as the Vice President of Development with Lawyers’​ Committee for Civil Rights, where she was a member of the Executive Team, spearheaded a significant campaign, drove record-breaking annual results, and diversified revenue across all fundraising categories. Prior, Courtney was with the ACLU, where she was the Deputy Director and Chief Development Officer of ACLU of Massachusetts, Director of Philanthropy with ACLU of Southern California, and Director of Philanthropy with ACLU of Arizona.

Courtney earned her master’s degree in international peace and conflict resolution from American University, where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in international affairs. 

Courtney shared, “I am deeply honored to join Sandy Hook Promise in its mission to prevent gun violence and create safer communities. I look forward to working with supporters who want to help fuel program and policy efforts across this country. I look forward to working with supporters who want to help fuel program and policy efforts across the country. Gun violence is not inevitable, it is preventable. I am eager to work with all who want to be part of Sandy Hook’s Promise.  

About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise is a nonpartisan organization that was founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Sandy Hook Promise is dedicated to preventing gun violence and creating a culture of inclusivity, safety, respect, and kindness in schools and communities across the United States.

Sandy Hook Promise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that offers a range of evidence-informed programs and initiatives designed to empower youth, educators, and community members to recognize the signs preceding violence and to take steps to prevent it. Their programs include educational resources for schools, youth leadership programs, and community-based campaigns to raise awareness of the impacts of gun violence.

Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) that champions a holistic policy platform that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention education. The organization works at the state and federal level to pass nonpartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization.

Through its work, Sandy Hook Promise aims to build a movement of individuals and organizations committed to promoting gun safety, mental health awareness, and social and emotional learning. The organization has received widespread support from educators, parents, and lawmakers, as well as celebrities and public figures, and continues to play a vital role in the national conversation around gun violence prevention.

Learn more about Sandy Hook Promise here.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success! Anita Issar Joins Sandy Hook Promise as Vice President of Marketing

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Sandy Hook Promise and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are excited to announce that, following an extensive and competitive candidate search, Anita Issar has joined as Vice President of Marketing.

Reporting to Sandy Hook Promise’s Chief Operating Officer, Dawn Lyons, Anita will oversee the development, planning and execution of all SHP brand marketing, internal and external communications, media and public relations, web content and digital marketing management, social media, collateral creation, and graphic design. She will strengthen thought leadership and awareness across a range of audiences and ensure consistency in messaging across all touchpoints, internally and externally.   A member of the leadership team, Anita will have a vital role in driving Sandy Hook Promise’s mission and ensure support for the organization’s strategic growth to expand program reach and effectiveness.

Anita is a strategic marketing executive who brings deep experience in brand management, strategy, innovation, and omnichannel marketing across FMCG and mission-driven organizations. Most recently, Anita served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications of Bowery Residents’ Committee, one of the largest providers of programs and services for individuals experiencing homelessness in NYC. Prior, Anita spent over a decade in marketing leadership roles at PepsiCo including leading global brand management of billion-dollar brands Pepsi Zero and Diet Pepsi, global innovation of PepsiCo’s core carbonated soft drink franchise, and omnichannel marketing of the North American beverage portfolio, including Gatorade, Starbucks, and Mtn Dew, with retail giants Walmart and Target.

Anita earned her MBA with a concentration in marketing from Columbia Business School, and her Bachelor’s Degree in biology from New York University.

Says Anita, “I am honored to join the talented team of Sandy Hook Promise to build upon their vital work of educating and empowering youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities.”

About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise is a nonpartisan organization that was founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Sandy Hook Promise is dedicated to preventing gun violence and creating a culture of inclusivity, safety, respect, and kindness in schools and communities across the United States.

Sandy Hook Promise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that offers a range of evidence-informed programs and initiatives designed to empower youth, educators, and community members to recognize the signs preceding violence and to take steps to prevent it. Their programs include educational resources for schools, youth leadership programs, and community-based campaigns to raise awareness of the impacts of gun violence.

Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) that champions a holistic policy platform that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention education. The organization works at the state and federal level to pass nonpartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization.

Through its work, Sandy Hook Promise aims to build a movement of individuals and organizations committed to promoting gun safety, mental health awareness, and social and emotional learning. The organization has received widespread support from educators, parents, and lawmakers, as well as celebrities and public figures, and continues to play a vital role in the national conversation around gun violence prevention.

Learn more about Sandy Hook Promise here.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success! Tom Janenda Joins Maine Community Foundation as Vice President of Communications and Marketing

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Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Janenda to the position of Vice President of Communications and Marketing.

Tom has decades of experience as a senior communications strategist and leader nationally and statewide in Maine. He served as Deputy White House Communications Director under President Clinton and has led communications in values based, mission driven organizations across the business, political, advocacy, and not-for-profit sectors. Tom brings strong relationships in all those sectors plus a passion for economic opportunity, conservation and climate resilience, and equity including Wabanaki sovereignty.

With deep family roots in rural Maine, including a potato farm in Patten and a pharmacy in Old Town, he was happy to finally move to Maine in 2003 to lead communications at Tom’s of Maine.

As Vice President of Communications and Marketing, Tom will join MaineCF’s senior leadership team and will develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that enhance the Foundation’s visibility, brand, and impact among target audiences including donors, prospects, and community/opinion leaders across sectors.

In accepting this position, Tom said, “For over 40 years Maine Community Foundation has brought people and resources together to build a better Maine. I am excited to join this exceptional team as it builds on that record of community leadership to make significant, widely shared, and lasting positive impact on the critical issues facing Maine communities today.”

He will be based out of MaineCF’s Ellsworth office.

About MaineCF: Founded in 1983, MaineCF brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. They offer a range of giving options tailored to fit each donor’s financial means and charitable objectives. Their staff provides personalized service, community leadership, and a deep understanding of local issues. To learn more about MaineCF, please visit https://www.mainecf.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent. Pillar’s founder, Cindy Joyce, is a Certified Diversity Recruiter. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com

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New Search! CEO with The Arc of the South Shore

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The Arc of the South Shore has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for their new CEO. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced nonprofit executive who is a tireless advocate for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is based in Hingham, MA.

About The Arc of the South Shore:

Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has helped more than 100,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism, live their best lives and achieve high-quality outcomes. Their mission is to empower families and individuals of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. With the support of their partners, they ensure that people with disabilities live healthy, safe, independent, and empowered lives. The Arc of the South Shore is $16M in operating budget, 200 employees, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers operating in 10 facilities across the south shore. Their primary service areas include Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, and Weymouth; they also have a presence throughout Greater Southeastern Massachusetts.  Learn more about The Arc of the South Shore here.

About the Opportunity:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to the Board of Directors and provides leadership, direction and oversight focused on the achievement of agency goals and objectives. The CEO oversees all aspects of the agency’s business and finances including all business operations, human resource management, negotiations with funding sources, program management, regulatory compliance, fundraising, public relations, information technology and property management. The CEO will provide the leadership and executive management necessary to ensure the organization has proper operational controls, administration and reporting procedures, and complies with applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations.

The CEO is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of policies and programs intended to improve the general welfare of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The CEO leads the planning, organizing, directing and coordination of staff programs and activities ensuring that objectives, goals, and the needs of the agency are successfully met, maintain effective relationships within the agency and with other organizations, both public and private, ensures that the needs of the individuals it serves are  met/exceeded, and that the organization is managed and operating in in accordance with the policies and objectives of the organization. n They will foster economical, productive performance, forward-looking programming, and continued growth of the agency.

The CEO manages the Executive Team, including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Program Officer, and consultants, when applicable, for potential programs and operational areas.

Essential Functions

General Responsibilities

  • Provides and demonstrates day to day leadership and management that exemplify the mission and core values of the agency.
  • Directs and oversees all aspects of the agency’s business and financial well-being to achieve stated goals and objectives while ensuring compliance and adherence with financial policies and procedures, maintaining internal fiscal control and monitoring the annual budget.
  • Spearheads development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes including workforce expansion and professional development, capital planning expenditures, and the development and implementation of new programs and services to meet emerging needs while ensuring that all business solutions are aligned with the agency’s mission and strategic plan.
  • Leads contract negotiations with local, state, and federal entities, and subcontracts/ services agreements with provider partners and managed care
  • Oversees the development, implementation and ongoing management of an internal quality enhancement process and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.
  • Facilitates the ongoing development, review and monitoring of current policies, practices and procedures utilized in the delivery of services.
  • Plan, recommend (to the Board) and implement additional programs
  • Oversees a comprehensive fundraising strategy while also building and cultivating relationships with current and potential corporate, institutional, and individual donors to ensure ongoing support for the organization and programs.
  • Ensures that the organization and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong positive manner to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing updates to the Board of Directors on all important factors influencing the broad activities and outcomes of the agency.
  • Spearhead continued enhancement, development, communication, and execution of The Arc of the South Shore’s organizational strategies, ensuring the direction set by the Board is being followed and aligned with mission-driven outcomes.
  • In partnership with the Board, oversee development and implementation of a strategic budget that advances the organizational mission.
  • Provide the necessary staff support to The Arc of the South Shore’s Board and committees to enable them to work at optimum capacity.
  • A visible leader who takes interest and active participation in the agency’s activities and programs.

Advocacy

  • Direct efforts to enhance the visibility and presence of The Arc of the South Shore and its programs within the community and to increase public knowledge concerning the needs, rights, and abilities of citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Direct the agency in its response to unmet needs and coordinate new initiatives forwarded by The Arc of the South Shore.
  • Lead the agency in developing projects that will assist in expanding its services to citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities and aid other community agencies in developing needed services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Establish a sound organizational network within the agency to enable the organization to meet broad advocacy responsibilities.

People and Culture Management

  • Motivates and leads a high-performing executive and senior management team, providing direct leadership to all senior staff for the agency’s major program and operational areas, including Residential, Early Intervention, Adult Family Care, Autism Resource Center, Community Based Day Supports, Employment, Day Habilitation, Personal Care Management, and as well as Fundraising, Finance, Human Resources, Clinical, and Quality Assurance.
  • Provide leadership and management as well as orientation of The Arc of the South Shore ‘s senior staff on agency-wide issues and coordination of interagency activity involving all departments and programs/activities.
  • Ensure agency-wide training objectives and conduct activities involving inter-departmental staff to foster a culture of learning and collaboration

Agency Planning

  • Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
  • Partner with the Executive team and other senior leaders to ensure effective fiscal controls and financial monitoring; build relationships with potential funders and business partners to advance the collective work.
  • Monitor agency’s direct service programs to evaluate the program’s compliance with The Arc of the South Shore’s mission and philosophy.
  • Establish, with the Board and Executive team, the agency planning process, to ensure the agency establishes near- and long-term goals, objectives and priorities and an agency-wide strategic plan. Evaluate these plans on a regular basis to ensure progress and evaluate outcomes.

Liaison

  • Promote and maintain positive relationships with local and state officials, agency heads, community partners and stakeholders involved in direct or indirect service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ensure the promotion of community program development.
  • Participate in professional membership organizations, community and state planning benefiting citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Interpret programs and policies of the agency to other agencies and groups in the community and assume leadership for Partner with nonprofits and community partners to build awareness and understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Competencies

  • Mission-driven leadership
  • Strategic vision and planning
  • Financial stewardship
  • Program development and impact measurement
  • People and culture management
  • Fundraising and resource development
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant human service, social work, psychology, public health administration or related field (preferred) plus 10-15 years of relevant experience in non-profit management or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 15-20 years of relevant experience in non-profit management desired. At least 10 years of professional experience must be at a leadership level with broad areas of responsibility.
  • The ideal candidate will have deep experience and a successful track record of managing and leading a nonprofit organization with a focus on human services. Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, strongly desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applicable state and federal regulations, contracting processes, and compliance procedures.
  • Proven experience and ability in the following areas:
    • Administration and fiscal management
    • Strategic planning and management
    • Fundraising
    • Publicity/public relations
    • Advocacy/legislation/liaison with state agencies
    • Program Development
  • Critical thinker with strong decision-making skills
  • Exceptional problem solver, analytical thinker
  • Growth mindset
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • A natural relationship builder with both internal team and external stakeholders
  • Player/coach management style with keen interest in helping team members to continuously grow and learn
  • Proven ability to build and promote a strong, positive work culture centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Relentless pursuit of high-quality care, programs, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (or a similar population).

The CEO role is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Board of Directors.

The typical work schedule is on-site Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00. Evening and weekend flexibility will be required for meetings and events. Local travel will be required.

The salary range for this opportunity is $200,000-$225,000 annually.

The Arc of the South Shore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Arc of the South Shore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

The Arc of the South Shore has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the CEO search. Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@pillarsearch.com. The application deadline is November 1, 2024.

No calls, please.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

 

 

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Search Success! Emma Concepcion Joins UTEC as Chief People Officer

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UTEC and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are excited to announce that, following an extensive and competitive candidate search, Emma Concepcion has joined UTEC as their new Chief People Officer.

Reporting to UTEC’s CEO, Emma will be responsible for leading UTEC’s people and talent strategies, managing and mitigating organizational risks, and continuing the development of their human resource-related strategies, policies, and procedures. She will be a strategic advisor to senior leadership on a variety of issues, including employee relations, leadership development, organizational culture, and talent management, and will be play a key leadership role in supporting UTEC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of management and embodying UTEC’s DEI vision in their work and workplace culture.

Emma joins UTEC from Bay Cove Human Services, where she was their Vice President of Human Resources and earlier was the organization’s Director of Human Resources. As a member of the Bay Cove leadership team, she established the workforce development team, was Co-Chair of the DEI committee, designed and implemented HR initiatives, enhanced staff retention and engagement, and aligned HR strategies with organizational objectives. While Emma was Bay Cove’s Vice President of Human Resources, the organization achieved recognition as one of Boston’s Top Places to Work for five consecutive years. Prior to her tenure in Human Resources at Bay Cove, Emma spent a decade as their Director of Housing. In addition to her human resources and human services expertise, Emma also has extensive mediation experience, as she spent several years participating in court mediation and mediation training as a member of the Harvard University Mediation Program, handling cases related to civil, housing, and harassment prevention orders.

About UTEC: UTEC is a nationally recognized program for justice-involved young adults. The program starts behind the walls of correctional facilities and intensive street outreach/gang peacemaking and transitions into an intensive program in the community post-release. The nature of their educational services, wraparound supports and counseling, social enterprise/workforce development, organizing/policy work, training institute, and innovative partnerships creates a variety of impacts in the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.

Last year, UTEC served over 600 young adults including a range of outreach activities, and approximately 150 young adults intensively through their comprehensive program. During this fiscal year, 75% of young adults at UTEC avoided arrest. With over 20 years of experience, UTEC is a catalyst, innovating in the way they serve young adults (ages 17-25) who are criminally and/or gang involved in Massachusetts’ Merrimack Valley. Learn more about UTEC at https://utecinc.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Sher Omerovic Named JVS’ New Chief Program Officer!

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JVS Boston and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are proud to announce, following an extensive and competitive candidate search, the appointment of Sher Omerovic to the position of Chief Program Officer.

This is a well-deserved promotion from Sher’s most recent role with JVS as Senior Vice President of Programs. Sher joined JVS in 2016.

Reporting to JVS’ CEO, Kira Khazatsky, Sher will lead the core of JVS’ work – the development, quality, and delivery of JVS’s services. Sher will provide strategic leadership to the programmatic Vice President team to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and goals, and support and develop the programmatic VP team to achieve programmatic outcomes. She will collaborate with other principal executives to ensure long-term strategic planning and board management align with the organization’s mission and goals.

Sher brings extensive program, workforce development and leadership experience to the Chief Program Officer role. Prior to JVS, she worked at the Fish Family Foundation, where she developed and implemented a statewide citizenship initiative partnering with multiple community organizations, immigration attorneys, and volunteers to organize large-scale citizenship events across the commonwealth, and held roles in immigration and employment with Catholic Charities of Boston and in grants with United Way. Sher earned her master’s degree in nonprofit project management from Northeastern University and her bachelor’s degree in international relations and modern languages from Beloit College.

About JVS Boston: For 80 years, JVS has helped tens of thousands of individuals with barriers to economic success secure financial independence through training, education, and employment services.  As the largest provider of adult education and workforce development services in the region, JVS is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development, and is a key part of the poverty alleviation strategy for the greater-Boston area.  In order to reach people in need of assistance on their pathway to meaningful employment and financial independence, JVS targets most of its services to low-income individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and to low-wage workers in need of career advancement services.  Many have multiple support needs ranging from limited English proficiency and lack of education to disabilities, criminal records, lack of childcare and transportation.  JVS operates on annual budget of more than $15 million, of which is derived equally from public and private sources. For more information, please visit www.jvs-boston.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success: Bree Arsenault Joins the Maine Community Foundation as Vice President of Philanthropy!

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Maine Community Foundation and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Bree Arsenault to the position of Vice President of Philanthropy. Bree joined the organization in June, 2023.

She will lead the foundation’s development department in all new fund and donor acquisitions to drive the organization’s mission to build a better Maine.

Bree joins Maine Community Foundation from the Clinton Foundation, where she was the Senior Director, Development & Philanthropy. Previously, Bree was with Teach for America and The Kennedy Center. Bree is a resident of Maine. She earned her M.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and her bachelor’s degree in music and chemistry from Middlebury College. She has held a variety of volunteer roles, including on the Board of Directors of 1% for the Plant.

About Maine Community Foundation: The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, please visit https://www.mainecf.org.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston (with roots in Maine!), Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. Pillar’s founder, Cindy Joyce, is a Certified Diversity Recruiter. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.