Executive Director, YWCA of Richmond
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Position Description
The YWCA of Richmond, VA (YWCA) seeks a visionary Executive Director to lead the organization by providing strategic direction, ensuring that our mission and contributions to the Richmond community are well-known and appreciated, and delivering sustainable financial support. Our organization focuses on providing victims of domestic and sexual violence with rescue, recovery and life-building programs and delivering quality, comprehensive pre-kindergarten education to at-risk children. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors through its Chair. The Executive Director leads the senior management team which consists of the leaders of finance, operations, programs, fund development, and facilities. Primary duties include:
* Strategic Management
* Fund Development
*Community Engagement
*Organizational Leadership
* Board Relations
Skills Required
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the strategic management of organizations, including senior leadership positions in nonprofit organizations, agencies or operating units of major corporations. S/he will be experienced in financial management and have a track record of success in generating financial support for nonprofit organizations or comparable experience. In addition to effective communications and interpersonal skills, the desired candidate will possess the ability to inspire and motivate employees, community partners and donors to support the YWCA’s mission. The ideal candidate will be:
*A strategic leader with both long-term vision and the ability to build an effective organization
* An enthusiastic and successful fundraiser either through direct nonprofit employment or related philanthropic engagement
* An exceptional communicator, motivator and leader of people
Education and Experience required:
* An undergraduate degree in a related field or comparable work experience
* 10 to 15 years of experience, with at least 5 being in executive leadership and organizational management positions
Additional Information
Minimum Salary of $95,000, plus full package of benefits.
Send letter of interest and resume with salary history to: edsearch@ywcarichmond.org
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No telephone inquiries please.
