Executive Director Search!
could you be our next executive director?
We are so grateful for your interest in this leadership position at Elevate. Our mission is to guide and empower individuals, families, and communities to effectively address substance use and mental health challenges. We are a resource for residents in Washington, Waukesha, Sheboygan, Dodge, Columbia, Marquette, Green Lake, and Fond du Lac counties. We accomplish our mission through collaboration of our internal staff with community organizations who benefit from our programming.
As the leader of the organization, the Executive Director implements the vision for achieving our mission through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff, and volunteers alike. The Executive Director is the driver of activities, developing and leveraging relationships and networks, and working across private, public, government and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the communities we are part of. The Executive Director is effective at generating resources and financial support for the organization. The Executive Director is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good – creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies for broad investment and impact. The Executive Director is the steward of the Elevate brand and understands the responsibility of growing and protecting the reputation of Elevate. S/he is responsible for building trust in Elevate and its relevance in the community.
Essential Functions include:
Mission Impact
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall impact of Elevate in the communities we serve. The position works closely with the Board to craft and adapt strategies to achieve this impact, including raising the funds to support its programming. This responsibility includes establishing and building relationships with top leaders in the community, including those representing the highest levels in business, government, foundations, donors, non-profit and public sectors.
Resource Development
The Executive Director drives key results in fundraising; to identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors and key leaders of prospective new corporate partners; to leverage personal and professional contacts and relationships into fundraising opportunities; and to promote a culture of fundraising in the organization, both at the staff and board level.
Strategic Management
The Executive Director serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. S/he partners with the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure that they are achieved. S/he ensures coordination and alignment of all Elevate activities to strategic direction in the areas of program impact, resource development, and staff alignment.
Organization Management
The Executive Director is accountable for maintaining the positive workplace culture while building and leading high-performing teams and ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. Ensures that sound human resource practices are in place following all state and federal employment laws Ensures regular and open communication between administration and staff. Ensure that employees, stakeholders, clients, program participants and visitors are treated with dignity and respect.
Financial
The Executive Director oversees revenue generating and fundraising activities to support long-term organizational sustainability while simultaneously building an operating reserve. Oversee the financial integrity of the organization including developing long and short-range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring financial controls are in place. Oversee the annual financial audit to ensure financial credibility with all current and future funding sources.
Leadership The Executive Director leads the organization through highly transparent, high integrity, and collaborative leadership. S/he serves as the face of the organization and participates in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand. S/he communicates the story of Elevate, its mission and the services it offers through all media outlets, public speaking, newsletters, and any promotional materials relating to the organization.
As the leader of the organization, the Executive Director maintains a knowledge of the best practices and approaches in peer supported activities around mental and /or substance use recovery.
Act as key administrator for all Federal and State required programs including all required organizational state and federal certifications and licensing.
Qualifications we value:
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in social sciences related field, Business Administration or Psychology. Masters Degree preferred
5-7 or more years of Leadership experience in a non-profit setting
Strong marketing, public relations, and communication skills
Demonstrated success with fund development.
Successful history of team building and retention of high performing staff
Financial acumen as demonstrated by successful organization budget design and management.
Benefits available to our team members:
Health insurance and Health savings account
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Paid time off and Parental Leave
Retirement plan
Professional development assistance and Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Salary range: $105,000-$125,000
This position is located at our administrative offices in Jackson, WI. Jackson is located approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee.
The mission and philosophy of Elevate requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.
If you believe you are a great fit to lead this strong organization into the future, please submit your resume and a short (5 minute or less) video introducing yourself to the Search Committee to ExecutiveSearch@elevateyou.org
We look forward to reviewing your resume!
