OVERVIEW Seattle Angels exists for one reason - to radically improve the experience of foster care for children and families in the Seattle/Puget Sound area. We believe every child deserves to be loved and have deep, affirming, consistent relationships that allow them to lead a full life as they move through the foster care system. The direct involvement of community members in supporting families makes this possible.
This organization has grown out of an urgency to change the outcomes for foster families and the children they care for. We benefit from a national network of over 20 Angels chapters around the country who are all-in to share energy, ideas, resources, and momentum. Typically, chapters are led from the onset by an individual who steps into the executive role after a founding board raises start-up funding. In our case, we’ve been led by a group of citizens who formed a working board and raised funds for initial program staffing. After nearly two years of program success, we are ready to hire the right person to step into this bridging role that is essential to our leadership and continued growth.
This offering does not represent just a job - it represents the opportunity to join in a cause. The foster system is the last safety net for children who have experienced severe trauma or neglect, and too many are falling through. On average they will move seven times in two years of care; less than half will graduate high school; half will be homeless or incarcerated within a year of aging out. With these moves, they lose everything they know - friends, extended family, school, and other community supports. These outcomes are unjust, largely avoidable, and terrifically costly to society - morally, socially, and economically.
At the core, we believe the solution is engaging the whole community in care, weaving the threads, and tying the knots that can catch and hold all children. The model is simple - develop and empower teams of volunteers to provide holistic support to families and mentorship to teens. Our programs are ultimately driven by the healing power of consistent healthy relationships.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Seattle Angels is growing quickly, grounded in an entrepreneurial mentality. We are looking for a skilled leader who can help guide our team and take our organization’s operations, management, and growth to the next level, reviewing and restructuring processes to shift Seattle Angels from a start-up phase to one focused on growth.
The ideal candidate is strategic, innovative, and inspirational, with excellent organizational and relationship management capabilities, compelling communication skills, and, ideally, strong fundraising experience. They will be capable of coordinating people internally and externally, demonstrating values that drive an organizational culture of transparency, accountability, care, and results. They will provide strategic foresight and leadership in governance, programs, finance, and operations. The right person will be someone who can learn new things very quickly, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to growing the people around them. As our national network has demonstrated, the right candidate can come from a variety of backgrounds - advocacy, sales, education, faith, small business, etc. Most important is their willingness to serve with excellence, ethics, and determination. We value collaboration and adaptability and will support them to be successful if they are driven to grow in this role.
SALARY & BENEFITS Starting pay between $75,000 - $85,000 annually, plus pre-approved expense reimbursement. The performance and impact of the Executive Director is evaluated annually by the Board of Directors.
Flexible work schedule with office space available if desired. 10 days of paid sick leave annually, 12 days of paid time off per year, 12 paid holidays annually: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and 2 floating holidays. 2 days of prearranged volunteer time off per year.
SCOPE The executive director is a leader responsible for overseeing all operations, providing day-to-day oversight of the organization and staff. They will report to the Board of Directors.
TARGETS Keep Angels on pace to: ● Recruit 100 new volunteers in the course of 2021, ● Achieve a 2021 revenue goal of $285,000.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Governance:
Assist with ongoing Board and governance development.
Communicate and coordinate actively with the Board; provide the information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions.
Assist Board President with planning and facilitating monthly meetings.
Leadership:
Hold and quality-manage the organizational ethos, values, and culture.
Help develop the impact and leadership capacities of staff (currently 4), and volunteers (currently >100).
Assist in drafting and updating the Seattle Angels business plan.
Deliver recommendations for improvement and change that enable long-term stability and success.
Enhance partnerships and reputation by being active and visible in the community, working closely with other professional, civic, and youth development organizations.
Finance & Revenue:
Identify and engage new sources of near-term and long-term funding.
Participate in cultivation and solicitation visits with Board members.
Assist with grant writing.
Assist Treasurer in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to the Board.
Operations:
Oversee day-to-day administration and operations toward goals: performance management and evaluation of staff, programmatic progress, marketing and communications, and systems management.
Enable ongoing professional development and coaching for Board and staff.
Ensure program quality in line with National Angels best practices.
Participate in the National Angels leadership community: orientation, monthly calls, daily Slack communications, and ongoing peer support.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE
High integrity leadership and commitment to transparency, including clear background check.
5+ years’ experience in a leadership role, preferably managing a team.
Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to convey strategic vision to staff, partners, volunteers, and donors.
Solid, hands-on budget management skills, including preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
Adept at influencing via media and marketing or other means.
Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
Interested candidates should send a resume along with a cover letter articulating how their skills and abilities intersect with Seattle Angel’s need. This job will remain posted until filled.
Seattle Angels does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring, and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and clients.
