The Executive Director of Marin Court Appointed Special Advocates (Marin CASA) is responsible for the overall management of Marin CASA including setting and leading the strategic direction with the Board of Directors and staff; oversight and growth of the agency budget; management of personnel; fundraising; communications, public relations, and external partnerships; oversight of program and board development. The ED provides leadership that upholds the values and mission of Marin CASA while ensuring the sustainability of the organization. This role requires a leader who can engage in — and foster — healthy communication required in this environment, which is impacted by the trauma often experienced by the children we serve.
· Provides leadership to the staff, the Board, volunteers, and the community at large, by modeling and upholding Marin CASA’s mission and values. Builds organizational capacity to meet the demand for our services and ensures Marin CASA’s positive reputation within the community.
· Is ultimately responsible for the delivery of Marin CASA programs; and, with the Program Director - ensures the quality of the program that has a deep and long-term impact on the Foster Youth of Marin County; participates in program planning, development, and evaluation by and with staff.
· In collaboration with the Board and staff, builds and maintains authentic relationships with funders and prospective donors and has major responsibility for helping to enhance, maintain, and develop diverse revenue streams. The ED must be able to successfully engage with individual donors and other funders to communicate the lasting impact that a CASA can provide to a child.
· Develops the annual budget and ensures proper controls by the guidelines of funding sources and with sound accounting practices. Maintains fiscal solvency of the agency, working with the Board Finance Committee and a contract bookkeeper.
· Leads long-range planning and visioning, including assessment of programs in partnership with the Board and staff. Ensures that the Marin CASA strategic plan is fulfilled and updated as necessary.
· Ensure the staff and volunteers have access to the tools, training, and information necessary for maintaining Marin CASA programs; encourage open and productive communication.
· Demonstrated passion for and commitment to any of the following: Foster Youth, the nonprofit sector, social welfare, and/or mental health services and related issues. This should be evident from your work and volunteer experience. Please expound on this in your cover letter.
• Able to maintain a culture that cares for those who are navigating deeply challenging and sometimes traumatic situations.
• Emotional maturity — someone who is both confident and approachable, who inspires and honors trust and confidentiality.
• Solution-oriented; able to inspire possibility yet maintains attention on accomplishing important work efficiently.
· Marin County-based.
· 5-7 years experience in non-profit management as an executive director, program director, or equivalent.
· Verifiable success in a wide range of development activities; major donor, grant writing and reporting, event management.
· Financial acumen; budgeting and financial management.
· Experience working with and for Boards of Directors.
· Proven ability to build and maintain highly motivated and diverse staff.
· Possess integrity, a strong work ethic, and commitment to upholding the Marin CASA mission, and values.
· Physical requirements include prolonged sitting at a desk, working on a computer keyboard, writing, reading, and driving to and attending meetings and court in Marin County.
Job Type: Full-time/Hybrid
Salary: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
Final offer commensurate with experience.
Benefits: PTO, 401k, Medical, Dental & Vision
Please submit a cover letter that tells us why Marin CASA is the right place for you, along with your resume, no later than February 2, 2024, to: [email protected].
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.