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 HR@AssistanceLeagueLA.org
Learn more about the League at www.AssistanceLeagueLA.org