executive director
Community Shares Minnesota
Posted June 12, 2009

Organization:
Community Shares of Minnesota is a federation which raises funds through workplace giving campaigns for our 44 member groups on the front lines of social change. In 2008 we raised $700,000 from over 4,500 individuals through payroll contributions or direct support. Visit www.communitysharesmn.org for more information.

Job Summary:
The Executive Director is a full-time position responsible for leading all organizational activities to meet goals established in conjunction with the Board of Directors. The Executive Director functions as the lead organizer and manager of the organization supporting the Board and member organizations and providing guidance and oversight to staff. The Executive Director implements the organization’s strategic plan, engages the Board and member organizations, and empowers the staff. The Executive Director must build strong relationships with the business and non-profit communities to further the work of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership
Provide a strong and consistent vision for Community Shares of Minnesota and guide the efforts of the Board, member organizations and staff.

Organizational Management
Manage personnel and fiscal resources through policies and oversight.

Workplace Giving Campaign Fundraising
Oversee the design, funding, and quality of campaign activities and work to develop new campaign fundraising opportunities and support existing campaign fundraising.

Operations Fundraising
Develop and implement an aggressive and sustainable plan to secure funds for Community Shares of Minnesota’s operations.

Organizational Planning
Develop and implement annual organizational plans, budget and work plans that tie into a Strategic Plan jointly developed with the Board, member organizations and staff.

Community Relations
Represent Community Shares of Minnesota to business, social change organizations, foundation and professional groups. 

Qualifications:

• Ability to hold a strong and consistent vision for the organization, and gain others’ support and effort towards that vision
• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and implement achievable organizational plans
• Familiarity with fund development and a track record of development success
• Minimum of five years of proven leadership and management experience required
• B.A./B.S. degree required, Masters preferred
• Prior Executive Director experience preferred
• Familiarity with member-governed organizations
• Facilitative and collaborative working style with ability to hold others accountable to goals
• Ability to navigate internal organizational and external change

How to Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, three references and salary requirements by Friday, July 3, 2009 to rmeyer@communitysharesmn.org or Community Shares of Minnesota, Executive Director Search Committee, 1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 323, St. Paul, MN 55104

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