Executive Director

Board Governance:  Works with board in order to fulfill the organization’s mission.

• Responsible for leading the organization in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.

• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions.

Financial Performance:  Develop resources sufficient to the ensure the financial health of the organization.

• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Leadership Clarksville to include submission, to board of directors, of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements accurately reflecting the financial condition of the organization.

• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support the organization’s mission.

• Responsible for identifying and maintaining a database of potential donors.

Organization Mission and Strategy:  Works with board and volunteers to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

• Responsible for implementation of programs that carry out the organization’s mission.

• Responsible for facilitating the strategic planning with the Board of Directors to ensure the organization fulfills its mission into the future.

• Responsible for enhancement of organization’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with professional, civic, and similar organizations.

Organization Operations:  Oversees and implements resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.

• Responsible for the effective administration of Leadership Clarksville operations.

• Responsible for soliciting, training, and maintaining volunteers to assist with accomplishment of Leadership Clarksville’s programs.

• Responsible for effective administration of Youth Leadership Clarksville.

Alumni Relations:  Works with alumni to ensure a healthy and positive relationship with the program exists.

• Responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date database of program alumni.

• Responsible for communicating and interacting in a professional and positive manner with program alumni.

• Responsible for designing and implementing functions that will engage Leadership Clarksville alumni with the organization.

• A bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of three years of successful experience in nonprofit management and/or fundraising

• Must be a self-starter who can work independently to set and meet deadlines
• Solid hands-on budget skills including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting

• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation

• Ability to convey a vision of the organization’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, and donors

• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector

• Ability to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work with current technology to include, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and similar platforms

• Ability to interface with and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups

• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with board members, volunteers, donors and staff

• Strong public speaking ability

• Ability to occasionally work irregular hours for meetings and functions of Leadership Clarksville