Chief Executive Officer Salary - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget
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Chief Executive Officer Salary - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PUGET SOUND Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound partners with actively involved community members to match caring adults with children, both of whom benefit from our one-to-one mentoring programs. Chief Executive Officer Salary: $100,000—$165,000 (DOQ) Excellent Benefits Package BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PUGET SOUND Guiding Principles Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound (BBBSPS), serving King, Pierce, Kitsap, Jefferson & Clallam Counties, is committed to operating within its existing core competency: one-to-one mentoring relationships. We value diversity and inclusion. Our families, children, Board, staff and volunteers will reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. • • • • • We will manage risks smartly. History In 1957, Big Brothers Association of Seattle was Child safety is our paramount concern. formed to match boys from fatherless homes with positive, male mentors. In 1961 the group We will continue to stress and improve the was officially affiliated with Big Brothers of quality of programming even as we America. Big Sisters of King County originated continue to grow. in 1973, focusing on at-risk girls. In 1999 the two groups combined to form Big Brothers Big We are committed to sound financial Sisters of King & Pierce Counties, and in 2004 management, with appropriate growth in began providing service for Pierce County as programming when possible. We will serve well. In 2007, the organization was rebranded as much of the need in our community as as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound can be done with short and long-term fiscal (BBBSPS), and in 2009, BBBSPS acquired related responsibility. programs from a Tacoma-based non-profit called Read 2 Me. BBBSPS is one of Big Brothers Program success will be validated by Big Sisters’ largest affiliate programs in the naquantifiable outcome-based evaluations. tion. • We will develop new funding capacity. • Resources that are "brand right" and reflect our values and mission. • We have an obligation to donors to keep them well informed and to help celebrate our program success. BBBSPS carefully matches mentors and children, called Bigs and Littles, to create one-toone mentoring relationships. Partnering with actively involved community members, BBBSPS nurtures positive relationships and supports children with opportunities to grow and learn. Currently the 12th largest agency in the country, BBBS celebrated its 50th year of service in 2007. • We will continue to elevate our In 2008, BBBSPS had about 2,500 mentoring organization. matches. The desire is to increase the number of matches when finances will responsibly al• Our staff will be "best in class." low. A previous goal of 5,000 matches by 2012 had been set in 2007, but due to the economic The Board of Directors will provide leadership downturn of late 2009, this goal has been shelved in favor of stabilization of programs, in three key areas: Fund Development, expenses and revenues. Governance Policy, and Strategic Planning. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PUGET SOUND Our Programs BBBS offers three main types of programs to support one-to-one relationships between mentors and children: The Position The Chief Executive Officer of BBBSPS is responsible for providing strategic and visionary leadership, setting and implementing the mission, vision, and goals of the organization. The CEO Community-based programs: Volunteers in will visibly and actively work with community the community, or “Bigs”, spend time with their and business leaders to continue to create sustainable growth for BBBSPS while expanding “Littles” several times a month for an hour or more a week engaging in activities they enjoy internal and external relationships important to together. From activities like visiting the zoo, to the organization. The CEO is accountable for financial management, program management, just enjoying an ice cream cone together, this personnel management, community support, program is about spending time together, as and fundraising activities. friends would. School-based programs: School-based volunteers spend time with their Littles one hour a week, every week, on the campus of the child’s school. This is not a tutoring program; it is simply another opportunity for Bigs and Littles to spend time together in a scholastic environment. Research has shown that, of all children matched with a Big in school, a significant percentage improved their school performance, showed higher levels of selfconfidence, and had a better overall attitude toward school. The programs acquired from Tacoma’s former Read 2 Me fall under this category. The CEO will be the chief liaison with public and private donors, external organizations, political, business, education, and social service leaders. Issues and Priorities • The CEO will invest necessary time and effort forming relationships and building trust with the Board, leadership team, all members of the staff from executive to line, and donors (including individuals, companies, foundations, and government organizations). The CEO will familiarize him/herself with the culture of the organization and get up to speed on current budget and financial position. Children of Incarcerated Parents Program: • As the key spokesperson for BBBS, the CEO There are 21,000 children in Washington with a will need to familiarize himself/herself with parent in a State prison. In partnership with and expand the network of community conMcNeil Island Correctional Center and the tacts and local stakeholder constituencies, Puget Sound Education Service District, BBBSPS while advancing the organization as one of provides positive adult role models for children the top ten non-profits in the region. with incarcerated parents. • The CEO will be able to effectively monitor Other programs have been piloted in the past current economic conditions and make adtwo years, such as those focused on Latino justments to assure that the financial health youths or aiming to get Littles more physically of the organization is maintained. The CEO active, and are still in development. will be ready and willing to take the organization to the next level by increasing the territory and span of outreach and growing the organization when appropriate, according to fiscal stability and strength. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PUGET SOUND Issues and Priorities • The CEO will review and revise the organization’s strategic plan to account for the economic downturn of 2009. It is imperative that the infrastructure in both systems and human capital be positioned to be at a sustainable level for successful short and long-term operations. • The CEO will be committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the Board, staff, and leadership team in order to best match the diverse community the organization targets. • In conjunction with the program staff, the CEO will need to address the need for big brothers and eligible little sisters, particularly in diverse demographics, and help develop further strategies for increasing the number of volunteers. • The Board is currently evolving from a “working Ideal Candidate BBBS seeks a visionary leader to take the organization to the next level. We desire a person who is passionate about the mission and personally committed to its continued success. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of excitement and teamwork to accomplish organizational goals. We desire a person willing to invest equal parts of heart and mind in this work. He or she will be a strategic, business-savvy individual, with demonstrated business and nonprofit executive management experience. The ideal candidate will be a charismatic and inspirational leader. Experience working with and leading a dedicated and independent staff of talented individuals is critical to the CEO’s success. He/she will be an approachable leader, empowering and motivating his/her staff and leading by example. A sense of humor will be key in this fun-loving and hard-working environment. Strong trouble-shooting and problem solving skills will be required for the effective management of a creative and empowered staff in a relatively small infrastructure. Board” to a “fundraising Board”. The new CEO will work actively with the Board Development Committee to recruit suitable trustees and support this continuing transformation. It will also be essential that the CEO help the Chair Excellent communication and public speaking identify appropriate selections for successful skills are essential to the CEO’s success. As the committee assignments. organization’s key spokesperson, the new CEO • The CEO will creatively develop and implement will communicate messages to the staff, Board, and community at large. A strong positive presaggressive fundraising strategies. Continuing ence and the ability to communicate with difund development for the organization as a whole is crucial, and the need for more creative verse parties are essential, as is the ability to listen and reflect. The ideal candidate will have fundraising, individual and major donor demonstrated success working with a dynamic development, and grant funding is a priority. and energetic Board, and will have previous • Several exciting events are held each year to success reporting directly to a Board Chair. Actrecruit volunteers, honor the organization’s ing as the chief liaison between the 30 member mission, and raise funds for the programs. The Board of Directors and the 57 member staff, the largest is the annual “BIG Event”, BBBSPS’s CEO will need to have experience tailoring efpremier fundraising event and one of the fective communication between the Board and longest-standing auctions in Seattle. The CEO staff. In addition, the CEO will be capable of aswill actively familiarize himself/herself with these sisting in the transition of a Board evolving events and the processes associated with them from hands-on management to strictly strategic and fundraising capacities. in order to produce highly successful results. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PUGET SOUND Ideal Candidate A strong sense of financial acumen and business sense is crucial for the success of the new CEO. The organization has not been immune to the current economic challenges and a financial vigilance is an immediate need. The ideal candidate should possess proven budget management, donor development, and fundraising experience, as it will be necessary for the CEO to both establish and increase donor relations with an increasingly diversified base. BBBS has experienced tremendous growth and dramatic change over the past five years. The ideal candidate will be someone who has demonstrated his/her ability to build a stable foundation even in the face of growth and change. Staff morale is extremely important and the new CEO will need to connect with the current teams and successfully build new leaders. To Apply Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume and cover letter (email preferred) no later than October 28, 2009 to Lisa Serving as a Big is not required but would be Stavros ([email protected]). preferred. Professional or personal experience in child-mentoring programs or related activities will be helpful to quickly understand the core mission. Minimum Qualifications We seek candidates with a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible executive-level leadership experience. He/She will have a successful record of leading an organization, agency, or division of significant size. A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, is required. MBA/advanced degree is desired. Significant and proven success in fundraising is highly desired.