Thanks, Jenny, for letting us know about an opening for an Executive Director for the Juvenile Justice Fund. GEN members, a short version of the job posting appears below, along with "how to apply" information. The complete job description is quite long, so if you want details, pls email Lynn@fpcdouglasville.org and I'll send it to you.
The Juvenile Justice Fund (JJF) advocates “all children always matter.” This conviction drives and shapes the work of JJF. Our services help children and youth in the juvenile justice system recover from the damage of abuse, exploitation, fractured home life or no home life at all. JJF works in partnership with the Fulton County Court – the largest juvenile court in the southeast – and strives to create and support programs to help these children make a healthy new start – with their families whenever possible, without them if necessary. Our services promote healthy families where children thrive as a result of positive outcomes and where the primary organizational goal is the well being of children. JJF programs address the range of problems that bring children into the juvenile justice system.
We provide services in four program areas:
• Family and Youth Initiatives (FYI)
• Court Service Initiatives (CSI)
• Center to End Adolescent Sexual Exploitation (CEASE)
• Community Collaboratives
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Director’s (ED) primary responsibility is to lead JJF;; increase awareness of the mission, programs, services and activities; promote the efficient and effective growth and delivery of programs; and drive fundraising to ensure the organization is financially strong.
The ED will provide the overall leadership, direction, strategy and vision for the organization and its programs. He/she will manage the organization’s overall activities, and work closely with the Board to identify funding streams to support JJF programs, cultivate awareness, identify and address issues facing children and families in the juvenile justice system. The ED will be the chief JJF spokesperson, and will serve as an advocate for JJF issues and programs. This specifically includes a strong focus on marketing and public relations, the cultivation of individual, corporate and foundation philanthropic gifts, and federal, state and local funding grants.
IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES
• Thoroughly understand JJF – its history and mandate; governance structure, staff, and Board; finances and funding needs; broad range of initiatives, services, facilities, advocacy programs, and other constituencies dependent upon or related to JJF in order to represent the organization as a spokesperson and fundraiser.
• Be the driving force for all fundraising that is pursued in collaboration with the Board; establish personal relationships with current and potential donors; reach out to corporations and constituents able to fund JJF’s mandate; and consistently provide leadership and management for our public, private, and programmatic fundraising efforts
• Play a key role in the design and implementation of JJF’s marketing/branding strategy; serve as an advocate and spokesperson for JJF, assuring the highest level of external communications and marketing to represent the organization.
• Establish a collaborative working relationship with the key stakeholders in Fulton County Juvenile Court, DFACS and other organizations that work in partnership with JJF.
• Lead, positively motivate and nurture a strong and committed professional staff, ensuring a collegial and team-oriented working environment with open lines of communications; ongoing assessment of staff, evaluating competency, productivity and performance, strengths and weaknesses; appropriately manage all human resource functions.
• Develop a strong partnership with the Chair of the Board and the Board; work to solidify the Board’s trust and confidence; keep the Chair and Committees well informed of JJF operations; provide timely and concise overviews and assessments; work with the Chair and Board Committees to enhance governance of the organization, and engage Board members in fundraising efforts and encourage involvement in program activities.
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and accountable environment that promotes the growth and overall welfare of all children and families served by JJF.
FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING
• Manage $1.7 million annual budget, including grant compliance, for JJF.
• Supervise Grants Management Officer and identify, write and manage government, foundation and corporate grants.
• In conjunction with JJF Board, develop and implement fundraising strategy to ensure long-term viability of programs.
• Coordinate Annual Giving Drive, In Lieu of Gift programs, and special events to increase opportunities for individual giving in the community.
• Cultivate relationships with civic organizations to recruit volunteers and cash and goods donations.
• Ensure that JJF website is always current, strongly highlights evolving JJF programs and accomplishments and maintain historical archive online.
• Oversee creation and updating of PR materials to increase awareness and information sharing about JJF in the community.
• Implement JJF community outreach and public relations, including press releases, award nominations and annual marketing campaign.
• Work with Constant Contact to ensure regular email blasts for all JJF activities.
• Implement evaluation and outcome strategies and processes for each JJF program.
• Plan and execute innovative ways, including public and private sector collaborations, of raising increased funding from foundations, corporations, private donors, government agencies and other sources.
• Continually explore new and creative marketing strategies that extend JJF’s support to a broader base; strategically develop additional corporate sponsorships, and governmental and nonprofit partnerships; create new opportunities for branding and encouraging support of the work of JJF.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
• Provide direct oversight of all operations of JJF including management and supervision of 12 staff, 10+contractors, interns and volunteers. Conduct annual performance reviews, regular staff meetings, and monthly manager meetings.
• Work in conjunction with the JJF Board of Directors to develop a viable strategic plan to sustain and grow the organization.
• Develop the staff, organization infrastructure, partnerships, and stakeholders to ensure effective execution of the strategic plan.
• Support the JJF Board of Directors, including planning and organizing meetings with Board chair and participation in Board recruitment.
• Implement and oversee JJF programs and initiatives described herein.
• Identify opportunities to expand JJF programs and take on new programs in keeping with the organization’s mission.
• Provide leadership and supervise coordination efforts for the Atlanta Fulton Family Connection partnership.
• Represent JJF on numerous child welfare and juvenile justice community task forces.
ADVOCACY, LOBBYING AND LEGISLATION
• Oversee JJF lobbying efforts with state and local governments
• Oversee court advocacy program for children in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice and/or the Department of Children and Family Services (DFCS) to ensure the appropriate placement and treatment needs are met (CEASE Program).
FINANCE AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT
• Prepare, implement and manage annual operating budget.
• Oversee management of independent contract accountant for monthly reconciliation of payroll and bank statements on accrual basis.
• Ensure agency compliance with all audit requirements, including Yellow Book audits for federal funds, and work with independent firm to conduct annual audit.
• Supervise Office Manager to ensure day to day accounting and documentation of all income and expenses, including payroll and employee benefits.
• Provide staff support and serve on Board Finance Committee.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• Negotiate and manage all state and local government contracts for JJF.
• Negotiate and manage all contract staff agreements, community partnership agreements (e.g. CASA, Literacy Action, Inc.), and vendor/service contracts.
• Create partnerships and coalitions with community organizations to increase resources for shared client populations and eliminate duplication of efforts.
• Attend community meetings, trainings, and presentations to share information and recruit volunteers and identify potential donors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An experienced non-profit executive with a proven track record within an organization of the size and complexity of JJF in at least two of the following disciplines: fund raising and resource leveraging, strategic planning, program development , and financial management. This individual should have an understanding of the interrelationship of the following system: juvenile justice, social work, law enforcement, mental health, public health and education. The candidate should be familiar with developing and planning services for diverse and underserved at-risk youth populations.
The position requires a skilled manager and leader with demonstrated success in consensus building, resource development, and a working knowledge of direct service delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. A Bachelor’s level degree is required in a field related to juvenile justice, child welfare, non-profit management, and/or public administration. Advance degree preferred.
The successful candidate should have:
• At least five years as a senior-level manager in client serving agency, problem-solving and strategic planning capabilities and commensurate fiscal responsibilities in a non-profit equal to or larger than JJF’s budget .
• A track record of success in framing the vision and strategy for fundraising and generating funding from major individual donors, foundations and corporations; commitment to the concept that resource development is critical to the future longevity and success of JJF and its programs and services.
• Ability to represent JJF to a wide variety of individuals and groups, both internally and externally; ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, including excellent public speaking skills for both formal and extemporaneous presentations
• Proven ability to create constructive partnerships with the Board, staff, and volunteers, as well as other organizations working within the juvenile justice field; teamwork and communication
• Working knowledge of grant writing for large federal, state and private foundation grants.
• Passionate about children’s issues.
• Ability to be flexible with hours and handle multiple tasks.
• Capable of implementing performance quality improvement plans at both the program and organizational levels.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate should be:
• A creative visionary with passion and optimism for working with children and families within the juvenile justice system; a commitment to the organization’s mission and goals, and a desire to powerfully advance the objectives of JJF.
• A person with integrity who is able to empathize with JJF constituents while remaining focused on the hard challenges of running an efficient and effective organization.
• A strategist, who is organized, creative, politically astute and financially proficient.
• An inspiring and dedicated leader/manager with outstanding qualities who can effect and manage change; a leader who values and derives satisfaction from leading and building consensus for concerted action, and who also has the ability to delegate responsibility and authority.
• Able to establish safe and nurturing environment by clarity and consistency of message with open lines of communication among all levels of staff.
• A “doer” with willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of JJF activities ranging from the internal day-to-day, to the external and visible.
COMPENSATION:
The Juvenile Justice Fund is offering a competitive and attractive compensation package to attract outstanding candidates. Further there are perquisites commensurate with this position.
For further information contact:
Jennifer Pendergast, Board Chairman
Email: Jpendergast@mindspring.com
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