The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation was established in 2004 by local business and civic leaders to support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and promote public safety in Charlotte, NC. As an independent 501c3 non-profit organization, we dedicate our efforts to assuring safer neighborhoods and highly skilled and equipped police through better technology, education, and programming. Through tax-deductible contributions from private donations and fundraising efforts, we provide the tools and training needed for a cutting-edge police force and, most importantly, to bring our community together.
Overview:
The Executive Director leads and directs the Foundation in conjunction with the Board.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Passionate leader of people and causes who can lead the day-to-day operations of the Foundation; Able to be the “face” of the Foundation; Driven go-getter; Professional presence that exudes confidence and will command conversation for successful outcomes
• True connector with genuine warmth; Engages people from all walks of life; Naturally interacts with all constituents – Board Members, donors, key leaders, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
• Owner Mentality; Strategically prioritizes and manages projects; Multitasks and triages what’s most important; Doesn’t need to be told what to do or when to do it
• Visionary; High-level executive skills to run a Non-Profit; Prior experience on or with Boards; Understands the roles and goals of Board and Board initiatives; High Emotional intelligence; Perceptively handles strong personalities to deliver results
• Ability to champion Fundraising and development; Knows how to sell mission and vision of the Foundation; Easily builds rapport with donors and actively follows up on commitments; Proactively networks around fundraising and identifies new grant opportunities
• Delivers effective marketing materials; Manages the website, emails, and other social media content; Maintains a strong donor presence with a forward-looking agenda
• Strong program management skills; Organized; Can build and enact processes to keep tasks and the Board on track; Drive to take overall program to the next level
• Event leadership expertise; Envisions and enacts all plans for successful annual fundraising lunch; Coordinates run-of-show, speakers, venue, menus, sound, and visuals
• Consensus and bridge builder; Inspires Board and Foundation to further the larger agenda; Reaches out to and engages like-minded associations and leaders across the United States
• Basic accounting knowledge to maintain financials, produce budgets and provide periodic reconciliations; High commitment to follow through on actions and goals and keep Board in front on needed actions as well; keeps fundraising records and other necessary reports up to date; Experience with Quicken/Quickbooks a plus
• Exceptional oral and written communication; Adept at public speaking; Ability to produce and give meaningful, polished presentations
• Solid judgment; Integrity; and always confidential in nature
To apply:
Please email: marinn@leadingbeyond.com
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