Job Posting – Executive Director – El Buen Samaritano

This job is no longer available.

El Buen Samaritano
Serving as a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, El Buen Samaritano’s mission is to transform lives by engaging the strengths of working-poor families to promote their successful participation in society.  Since 1987, El Buen has been a provider of integrated health care, emergency food and basic education.  We offer a range of services to address the barriers recent immigrants face in terms of language, lack of health insurance, poverty and job skills.

With a budget of $5.5 million and 32 full-time and 10 part-time employees, we have experienced tremendous growth in demand for our mission. The ideal candidate for the role of Executive Director will be a person with a passion for our mission, knowledge and experience with those living in generational poverty, and a demonstrated career in nonprofit organizational management.

Job Description
The Executive Director shall have overall accountability, responsibility and authority for all aspects of operations, budgeting, and capital projects of El Buen Samaritano in accordance with the strategic plan and objectives adopted by its Board of Directors and subject to oversight of the Board.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall leadership of staff in the development and implementation of short and long range plans and policies.
• Responsible for supervision of staff, organization operations and facilities management.
• Responsible for the financial management of the organization, including the development and implementation of the annual budget.
• Responsible for providing information, advice, and counsel to the Chairman of the Board, Board Committees, and the Board of Directors in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.
• Responsible for encouraging collaboration and teamwork between colleagues; and leading by example by modeling desired behaviors for accountability, quality and compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring the organizational culture is one that values employees and fosters growth and development, and is characterized by compliance, ethics, and integrity in service performance of the organization.
• Responsible for partnering with diverse communities to establish an inclusive organizational culture.
• Responsible for establishing and leading effective fundraising programs and initiatives and assuring proper organizational stewardship of these gifts.
• Responsible for enhancing the public image of El Buen Samaritano and strengthening and protecting its reputation in the community.
• Responsible for partnering with the Vicar of San Francisco di Assisi Church.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with representatives of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the Episcopal churches of its Austin Convocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or Business, or equivalent experience required; Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or Business preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading multiple program delivery teams, preferably in a non-profit or healthcare environment.
• Proven track record directing strategic planning, meeting strategic goals, managing resources.
• Superior team leadership skills, strong work ethic, proven ability to thrive under tight deadlines and high pressure situations, high level of intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish.

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Ability to deal effectively with clients, staff at all levels and members of the Board.
• Ability to develop program goals that align with organizational strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in planning, organizing, and effectively presenting ideas and concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budget and maximize revenue, preferably in a non-profit or healthcare environment.
• Comfort level with establishing metrics for program accountability and impact.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity working with the poor and with Spanish-speakers.
• A spiritual commitment and interest in our particular ministry and mission.  If not an Episcopalian, agreement to attend educational classes about the Episcopal Church.

Benefits/Compensation
The compensation for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward the success of the mission of El Buen Samaritano.

Deadline
Résumés, cover letters and references will be accepted until 5:00 PM on July 15, 2009.

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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of El Buen Samaritano, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

To apply for this position, please email your résumé, letter of interest and a list of three references.  Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.

Mollie Butler
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com

Job Posting – Director of Leadership Giving – St. Edwards University

This job is no longer available.

St. Edward’s University is a diverse, nationally recognized liberal arts institution overlooking downtown Austin, Texas.  Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, the university emphasizes critical thinking, social justice and ethical practice.  With a rich, Catholic heritage and a clear vision for the future, St. Edward’s offers students small classes, personal attention, exciting internships, service-learning opportunities and study abroad programs.

St. Edward’s takes pride in its distinguishing characteristics – courage to take risks; an international perspective; and commitment to provide opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds.

In 2007 St. Edward’s University celebrated the successful completion of a $70.3 million campaign.  A Special Destiny: The Campaign for St. Edward’s University included 175 donors whose cumulative gifts totaled $25,000 or more.  A broad base of support came from the President’s Associates – donors who give $1,000 or more annually – reaching an all-time high of 360 in the final year of the campaign, and more than 800 such members during the Campaign period.  During this historic effort, first-rate facilities were added to campus, including Trustee Hall, a $7 million Academic Building dedicated to students studying in the School of Management and Business as well The John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center-North, a $20 million facility dedicated to the “wet” sciences of Biology and Chemistry.  The university endowment doubled, and giving to The St. Edward’s Fund increased, surpassing one million in the final year of the Campaign.  The Office of University Advancement is well positioned to continue advancing the university’s top priorities.

In 2009-10 the university will be finalizing the Strategic Plan which will identify the priorities that will carry the school forward through 2015.  The next Campaign will include the completion of The John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences and Technology Center –South, which will add another 50,000 square feet of academic space for the sciences dedicated to Physics, Mathematics and Computer Sciences.  Scholarship and faculty endowments will be added, and programmatic initiatives to enhance the continuing development of a vibrant campus student life are anticipated.

Job Description
The Director of Leadership Giving secures major gifts from alumni, parents, corporations, and foundations and creates strategies for developing relationships between prospects and top university administration and volunteers.  He or she works closely with all Advancement Divisions including Development, Alumni Programs, and Advancement Services.

Responsibilities

• Establish and strengthen relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations that have the capacity to make leadership gifts (gifts of $250,000 or more).
• Use a moves management system to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects.
• Solicit annual gifts when appropriate from prospects under management.
• Develop prospect strategies, prepare briefing reports and coordinate execution of donor activities for top university administration and volunteer leaders, including Trustees.
• Review all pledge reminders and correspondence for leadership giving prospects.
• Organize and attend events related to major gift work.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the university advancement team.

Reports to
Vice President for University Advancement

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree, master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three to six years of fundraising field work which includes responsibilities for building relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations; Fundraising experience in the higher education sector preferred.
• Enthusiasm for direct, on-going personal interaction with major donors and prospects required.
• Experience in soliciting gifts at a major donor level.
• Understanding and appreciation for private higher education
• Exceptional communication skills required, including the ability to write clear and compelling correspondence and conduct effective one-on-one presentations.
• Ability to work in an office where teamwork and professional respect are the foundation for achievement.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and fundraising software systems.
• Willingness to travel regularly on behalf of St. Edward’s University.

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships for St. Edward’s University.
• Ability to participate in a collaborative environment and facilitate relationships with all areas of the University community.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in planning, organizing, and effectively presenting ideas and concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve quickly.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.

Benefits/Compensation
The compensation for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution.  An overview of St. Edward’s University employee benefits is available at http://www.stedwards.edu/hr/content/benefits.

Deadline
Résumés, cover letters and references will be accepted until 5:00 PM on July 15, 2009.

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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of St. Edward’s University, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

To apply for this position, please email your résumé, letter of interest and a list of three references.  Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.

Mollie Butler
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com