Chief Executive Officer

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES 

Assistance League of Los Angeles (“the League”) has grown and
changed over the last century, evolving from a small local
community service group into a national movement for good. Today,
the League is an agent for change, one that improves the lives of
22,000 homeless, foster, and impoverished children in L.A. County
annually. The League’s critical needs services and education and
arts enrichment programs respond to the present and future needs of
the community. 

CEO POSITION OVERVIEW 

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

• Responsible for leading the League 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 to make informed
  decisions. 

Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources
sufficient to ensure the financial health of the
organization. 

• Ability to create and execute effective fundraising strategies
  including major gifts, grants, and donor cultivation to support the
  League’s mission. 
• Skill in building and maintaining strong relationships with
  donors, sponsors, and community partners. 
• Proficiency in writing compelling grant proposals and securing
  funding. 
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the League, including
  submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly
  financial statements which accurately reflect the organization’s
  financial condition. 
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates
  operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource
  utilization and maintenance of the organization in a positive
  financial position. 

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

• Supports the Auxiliaries in the implementation of League
  programs that carry out the organization’s mission. 
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure the League can
  successfully fulfill its mission into the future. 
• Effectively navigates the complexities of a membership-driven
  organization to fulfillment of program goals.  
• Ability to inspire and motivate League members and
  volunteers. 
• Responsible for positive promotion of the League’s image by
  being active and visible in the community and by working closely
  with other professional, civic and private
  organizations. 

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

• Responsible for hiring and retention of competent, qualified
  staff. 
• Responsible for effective administration of internal League
  operations. 
• Responsible for all notes, agreements, and other instruments
  made and entered into and on behalf of the organization. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Reports to and works closely with the Board of Directors to
  seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and to
  increase the overall visibility of the organization. 
• Supervises and collaborates with organization staff. 
• Strategic planning and implementation. 
• With CFO, develops and executes operation of annual
  budget. 
• Serves as the League’s primary spokesperson to the
  organization’s constituents, the media, and the public. 
• Establishes and maintains relationships with various
  organizations and utilizes those relationships to strategically
  enhance the League’s mission. 
• Engages in fundraising and developing other
  revenues. 
• Oversees marketing and other communications efforts. 
• Works collaboratively with Board President in developing board
  meetings. 
• Establishes employment and administrative policies and
  procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of
  the organization. 
• Reviews and approves contracts for services. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors. 

Professional Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study. 
• Five or more years of senior nonprofit management
  experience. 
• Transparent and high integrity leadership. 
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors and a
  membership-driven organization. 
• High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision
  and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board,
  volunteers, and donors. 
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission
  to donors, volunteers, and the overall community. 
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with
  staff. 
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and
  improving financial results. 
• Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills
  and understanding of the funding community. 
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals
  and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies,
  and volunteers. 
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating,
  program development, and task facilitation. 
• Strong financial management skills including budget
  preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong public speaking ability. 
• Strong work ethic with a passion for the League’s
  mission 

 Pay Range: 

Salary range starts at $180,000, depending on
experience 

Generous benefits include health insurance, 401k with employer
match, paid time off, and annual bonus eligibility 

The position is full-time with an onsite work schedule in
Hollywood, CA 90028 

TO APPLY:

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected] 

Learn more about the League at www.AssistanceLeagueLA.org