President – Bill of Rights Institute – Arlington, VA
The Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) is dedicated to educating young people about the words and ideas of America’s Founders, the liberties guaranteed in the Founding documents, and how the Founding principles continue to affect and shape a free society. Specifically, BRI develops instructional material and educational programs on America’s Founding documents and principles for high school American History and Civics teachers and students.
Since its inception in 1999, BRI has assembled a talented team to create each of our programs, including a full-time staff with more than 120 years combined experience in the classroom. In addition, we partner with experts, including outstanding secondary school teachers; academics from the fields of American history, political science, and constitutional law; video producers; web site designers; and evaluation and curriculum experts. As a result of this combination of talent and experience, we have successfully reached more than 42,000 high school teachers who have in turn taught countless students about our country’s Founding principles. With an annual operating budget of over $4 million, the Institute is grateful to be supported by 3,000 individual, corporate, and foundation donors as we work to strengthen civic knowledge and foster civic values among the next generation of citizens.
The Bill Rights Institute, headquartered in Arlington, VA, seeks a leader who shares our passion and excitement for educating young people on the liberties and responsibilities outlined in America’s founding documents. The President will promote the mission of BRI nationwide by working effectively and creatively with board members, staff, donors, school teachers, and related constituents.
The board of directors seeks an individual with strong leadership skills who will lead a dedicated staff in implementation of the strategic plan, and who will ensure continued fiscal integrity of BRI. We seek an individual with proven leadership ability, a positive attitude, a track record of mentoring young staff, and strong decision-making ability. The position requires excellent communication skills; strong management skills; an understanding of the role of the governing board and a commitment to working in partnership with the board; and experience with fundraising from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other grantors. To help BRI grow, the individual must understand the importance of staying mission-focused and remaining non-partisan. The President is supported by a talented senior staff team comprised of a COO, VP of Development, VP of Education Programs, and VP of Sales.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for America’s founding principles, including at least 10 years professional experience, with at least 5 years of management experience with increasing responsibility. Candidates must demonstrate a history of positive growth in revenue, programs, and talent; have experience working with volunteer boards of directors; and have experience managing, coaching, and developing staff. Though prior experience in the education field or with education-related nonprofits is desirable, strong candidates without such experience are also encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
- A resume
- A cover letter explaining his/her philosophical interest in the mission of BRI
- A separate page to show the individual’s salary and compensation growth and history
- A list of at least four references who can attest to the material presented by the candidate.
- A separate submittal, not to exceed two pages, to supplement the resume to show his/her direct experience or management in areas such as:
- organization and administrative skills in the nonprofit environment
- experience with fundraising (including specific figures on dollars raised, etc.)
- experience with talent management (including specific figures on numbers of individuals directly managed, mentored, etc.)
- ability to motivate volunteers and staff
- building business relationships
It is vital that all the information requested be included. To make an informed decision, the search committee must fully understand each candidate from the very first submittal. All the material reviewed and salary and compensation will be kept confidential.
E-mail all requested information to claire@talentmarket.org.
The Bill of Rights Institute is an equal opportunity employer. www.billofrightsinstitute.org
Chief Executive Officer -Evergreen Freedom Foundation – Olympia, WA
DESCRIPTION
The Chief Executive Officer for the Evergreen Freedom Foundation is responsible for advancing the Freedom Foundation’s mission and growing the organization. The CEO operates under the supervision of a Board of Trustees and provides overall direction and execution of the Freedom Foundation’s operations and strategic plans.
The CEO is responsible for advancing/overseeing programs in these major categories: strategic and policy direction, membership, senior staff recruitment, staff training, marketing and outreach, and revenue.
The CEO must keep faith with EFF’s mission and its investors. He or she must have financial, personnel and oversight skills suitable for a sizable staff and budget. The CEO must be professional in appearance and possess the ability to communicate excellently and effectively to important EFF constituencies.
General Responsibilities
- Determine direction and overall strategy for the Freedom Foundation
- Keep programs and related activities centered on delivering the principal strategies
- Ensure that the Foundation’s research and communications products remain reliable and of high quality in look, content and persuasiveness
- Maintain and increase respect from peers and community leaders
- Lead the preparations for annual strategic positioning and operations planning
- Maintain good, consistent communications with Foundation Trustees
- Maintain high professional standards in appearance and written and oral communications
- Provide a credible and persuasive public presence for the Foundation, both in-state and nationally
Staff Responsibilities
- Hire and/or oversee the hiring of excellent staff capable of executing objectives
- Work closely with the COO to ensure good operations execution
- Keep senior employee turnover low and morale high. Position senior staff in roles that allow them to utilize their strengths
- Train/mentor/develop senior staff; ensure that senior staff does the same for employees under their supervision
Measurement and Execution Responsibilities
- Conduct regular reviews of senior staff under direct supervision
- Work with COO to 1) ensure alignment of mission, principles, projects, staff training, and evaluation, and 2) to measure the outcomes of projects, continually refining evaluation instruments to measure what’s most important
Development and Budget Responsibilities
- Work with COO to build an annual budget that aligns with objectives, is built on realistic assumptions, and provides enough flexibility for the Foundation to realign resources if necessary
- Work with the Development team and oversee the proper construction of the annual revenue-raising plan as well as perpetuation funds and estate planning
- Engage in major donor solicitation as defined by the plan
- Work with COO to keep the Foundation’s overhead and operations costs focused, lean and in the black
QUALIFICATIONS: Professional and personal
- Unqualified commitment to the mission and vision of the Freedom Foundation
- Experience leading a similar or larger-sized organization, or the equivalent, with a proven track record of success
- A servant-leader approach to staff and investors, with a track record of accomplishing goals in a team-oriented environment
- No political or personal baggage counterproductive to the Foundation’s mission
- Good public presence; persuasive communication skills, both written and oral
- Familiarity with new communications technologies and an understanding of how they can be utilized effectively
- A desire for external communications, including public speaking. Demonstrated ability to play an integral role in fundraising campaigns, including building lasting relationships with donors
- Understanding of and experience in marketing messages and products, including a demonstrated ability to create successful large-scale plans
- Ability to accurately assess the political and policy landscape
- Capable of effective networking with peers
- Ability to travel, both in-state and nationally
COMPENSATION
EFF offers a competitive salary and benefits package consistent with experience and the non-profit sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter explaining your interest in the organization, as well as a résumé, and salary history/requirements to claire@talentmarket.org.
