The President provides vision; strategic leadership to staff, Board and committees; program development and growth; and management of resources to ensure the mission of the Youth Development Commission is accomplished. This candidate must have demonstrated success in fundraising and relationship building. Must demonstrate excellent writing skills and have demonstrated success in fundraising and writing proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding sources. Relationships with a host of public and private groups ranging from city government and schools, foundations, community based organizations, corporations, and others are needed for the successful implementation of the organization's goals and objectives.
The President must have a strong background and prior practical experience in a variety of administrative skills including human resources, staff supervision and development, organizational development, marketing, planning, and strategic plan development and implementation. S/he carries out human resource responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.
The President is responsible for developing, implementing, and offering programs and services that are aligned with the agency mission and the strategic plan. This person ensures compliance with grant contracts and awards; achieves outcomes that meet or exceed the standards of the contract; and reports to funders as agreed. Implement marketing strategies that will effectively communicate and build awareness of the organization. Must be able to develop or be a part of collaborative efforts within the community. The President is responsible for the development and control of the budget; developing and managing the procedures for the organization; implementing plans for the smooth operation of the organization. Develops and manages budgets and assures the production of all reports. Implement plans and activities that secure adequate funds to support the operations, programs, and services of the organization. Demonstrates an understanding of the monthly financial reports and is able to identify trends and discrepancies. S/he communicates and clarifies the financial reports to assist the Board in its oversight of the budget.
This person operates a small non-profit business. Coordinates all banking activities, implements and manages annual audit activities, develops and manages fiscal procedures and practices including investment activities. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing the organization's strategic plan. The President is responsible for the development and growth of the organization's fund raising efforts. Demonstrates the ability to maintain and grow community supporters and donors. Solicits and secures diverse, multiple funding sources. Ensures the community public relation efforts reflect the values of the agency. S/he must demonstrate their fundraising success.
The President reports to the Board of Directors. S/he works with the Board to develop strategic plans that include both long-term and short-term priorities. Works with the Board Development Chair to solicit new members, provide orientation, as well as develop and implement succession plans. This person must have demonstrated experience working with Boards.
The President must possess, minimally, 10 years experience working with youth organizations and community organizations or related experience with at least five years of executive level experience in administration. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree; a Master's degree is preferred. S/he must possess and demonstrate strong organizational, verbal and written skills. S/he must be able to interact with staff at all levels of various organizations and must possess a strong sense of community organizing, planning, and working with a variety of non-profit groups and agencies. Strong knowledge of program planning, grant writing, budget management/development, human resources management, and fund development, is mandatory. The incumbent must also have basic computer skills and be able to work a flexible schedule.
All qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume postmarked no later than April 13, 2012. Include your salary history and specific information regarding your core competencies. NO PHONE CALLS. Mail five (5) copies to:
Barbara Jean Patton
Youth Development Commission
c/o Post Box 23914
Detroit, Michigan 48223