Overview
Executive Director Programs Jobs in Atlanta, Georgia, USA at Ampact
Position: Executive Director of Georgia Programs
Overview
The Executive Director is responsible for theleadership, revenue, and management of the Reading Corps and Math Corps programs in Georgia. This individual sets the vision and direction for the programs in Georgia and will effectively lead their team to maximize impact for students served by the program, while also providing anexceptional serviceexperience for our Reading Corps and Math Corps tutors and partnering sites.
This individual will be responsible for securing revenue to operate the program – including federal, state and local funds – and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Leadership & Management
Set the vision and strategy for the program, with clear articulation of annual goals, strategies, tactics, timelines and progress in meeting stated goals. With a “roll up your sleeves” mentality, jump into doing whatever it takes andproblem solvingto remove barriers to keep the team moving forward.
Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, program implementation, member recruitment, and compliance systems; articulate timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals.
Lead, coach and develop a high performing, talented team to deliver the programs in a way that is highly efficient and effective; ensure you have the human capital necessary to execute against goals to deliver on the mission and vision.
Monitor activity in state legislatures and state agencies regarding educational issues. Communicate to external stakeholders, government agencies, advocates, and legislative bodies.
Review and respond to program evaluation reports, engaging in a cycle ofcontinuous improvementto maximize impact for individuals served by the program.
Manage and engage a strong local advisory board to advise on how the programs can best be adopted within the local community, political and educational landscape.
Nurture external relationships to support the program.
Fundraising and Development
Work incollaborationwith the Ampact National Office to develop a revenue plan and corresponding revenue targets; this position is responsible for achieving revenue targets annually (approximately $7 million currently).
Work with the local advisory board to motivate key influencers to raise the funds necessary to meet the annual and long-term revenue goals by leveraging stewardship strategies.
Develop a plan to increase private sector revenue through identification, cultivation, and management of relationships with corporations, foundations, family foundations to build a sustainable private revenue mix.
Responsible for managing all aspects of philanthropic and/or state funds necessary to successfully operate the program(s) each year; including identifying and cultivating potential funders, submitting LOIs, writing grant applications, timely grant reporting and fulfillment of grant requirements.
Use external presence and nurture relationships and/or partnerships to garner new opportunities. Collaborate with the Ampact National Office regarding external relations and partnerships. Direct and oversee stakeholder visits to partners sites.
Work incollaborationwith the marketing department to deepen and refine all aspects of communications – from web presence to external relations with th…
Title: Executive Director Programs
Company: Ampact
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
