Location: Briarcliff Manor, New York

The Clear View School (www.clearviewschool.org) is seeking as its next Executive Director a dynamic leader who has a demonstrated, strong commitment to improving the lives of children, and who possesses the leadership and fundraising skills to build on Clear View’s 43-year legacy and write the next chapters in our history of providing exceptional treatment and education for children with emotional and behavioral problems.

Founded in 1968, the Clear View School is a day treatment program that has set a standard of excellence in providing treatment and education for hundreds of children suffering from severe emotional problems. Clear View offers emotionally disturbed children and their families a deeply supportive therapeutic experience within a secure and nurturing environment. At Clear View, children are given behavioral guidance and loving support from a dedicated and highly qualified staff of therapists and special education teachers.

The Association for Mentally Ill Children of Westchester, Inc., (AMIC) founded in 1959 as a voluntary nonprofit organization, is the underlying corporate entity for Clear View. While the Clear View School is its principal program, AMIC also operates a community residence, supportive apartments and provides other services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Location: In 1981, Clear View established a permanent home on the site of the former Scarborough School in Briarcliff Manor, New York, a beautiful community near the Hudson River, 35 miles north of New York City. The campus is set on 17 acres of lovely wooded land. Metro North train service (Harlem Line) is available at Scarborough, about a mile from the campus.

Board, Administration, Staff and Budget: Clear View is governed by a 33-member board of directors, and employs over 65 highly qualified mental health and special education professionals. Four positions report to the Executive Director: Deputy Director/Director of School Services, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Development, and Administrator/CFO. The organization’s budget (AMIC including Clear View) is approximately $8 million. More information about the organization can be found at www.clearviewschool.org.

Experience and Attributes: Ideal candidates for this position will have the ability to be/become a relentless champion for the organization's mission and the children and families it serves. Other desired attributes include:

• A proven track record of exceptional organizational leadership, with at least five years senior executive experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to children's mental health care and/or education coupled with a firm understanding of federal, state, local and private funding streams.
• A facilitative leadership style with the ability to mobilize constituencies to achieve aims.
• Comfort and ability to navigate between the varied interests and concerns of Clear View’s constituencies.
• Experience and confidence working with key community leaders and government policymakers at the local and state levels.
• Knowledge of the political landscape and community leadership within Westchester County and existing relationships with key leaders is a strong plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A Master’s degree in a related field required, terminal degree preferred.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Resume reviews begin immediately.

For a full description of the position and its responsibilities, please CLICK HERE.

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Location: Rockville, Maryland

The Mental Health Association of Montgomery County (MHA) is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial mental health or human service professional to serve as its next president/CEO. This position offers the opportunity to build on existing strengths and chart a new strategic direction for this highly respected nonprofit that provides public education, advocacy, and innovative mental health programs.

A private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Rockville that was founded in 1957, MHA promotes mental wellness and supports those with mental illness by sponsoring and implementing advocacy, education and community service programs. MHA is a strong, extremely well managed organization. To further the organization’s sustainability, over the past year MHA has conducted a strategic review process with an eye towards expanding services and augmenting its business model. This process is slated for completion in spring of 2012, but the incoming president/CEO will have an opportunity to further shape the results of the planning work. Thus far, the planning process has identified three critical priorities for the new executive, board and staff to tackle over the next three years: (1) Increase and diversify the revenue base; (2) Analyze current programs and selectively expand those that offer the best opportunities to increase impact and revenues; and (3) Rebrand and enhance the marketing of the organization.

MHA’s current base budget is approximately $4.7 million and is funded through direct public support, program service revenue and fundraising. For more information on MHA, please visit www.mhamc.org.

The incoming president/CEO will succeed Sharon Friedman, who will be stepping down to seek other opportunities in summer of 2012 after 18 years of outstanding leadership. Sharon's successor will inherit an organization with a strong track record of service and leadership excellence, an excellent senior management team, and a strong and dedicated board of directors.

Ideal Candidates for this position will: 

• Have five to seven years of successful senior management experience in a service-based nonprofit, including some health/mental health program management experience, and a degree in nonprofit management, health or business administration, mental health or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Be an outstanding strategic thinker, marketer and communicator. He/she will be articulate, inspiring, compelling and high-energy.
• Have the ability to articulate a vision, develop the plan, and define and lead organizational change.
• Be a relationship builder who is politically astute in working with leaders in government, business and nonprofit sectors, and skilled at fully utilizing a board of directors and staff.
• Have experience in growing contributed revenue and earned income.
• Bring strong management ability and business acumen to the position including planning and its implementation, financial acumen, technology savvy, and ability to foster innovation.

To apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:  MHA@transitionguides.com. Please direct all inquiries to TransitionGuides, which is conducting the search. Contact: Ginna Goodenow, phone: (301) 439-6635.

MHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE.

For a full description of the position and its responsibilities, please CLICK HERE.

 

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Location: Chilcago, IL

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is an eleven-year old school reform organization that works to improve the quality of public educational options for the nation’s children.  Its mission is to improve public education by improving the policies and practices of the organizations responsible for approving and overseeing public charter schools across the US.

The Vice President of Communications and Outreach is a member of NACSA’s senior management team and is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s multi-faceted communications strategies aimed at increasing quality educational opportunities for children.   The Vice President reports to the President  & CEO and manages a team of 3 professionals within the division.  The division works on its own initiatives (which also include membership and conferences) and supports the work of others at NACSA, including policy, research and technical assistance.

Desired Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to speak to large gatherings of peers and write for a variety of outlets in a variety of styles
• Strong organizational and analytical skills including the ability to plan and execute a course of action to accomplish objectives and the use of knowledge and experience to address problems and opportunities                   
• Good interpersonal skills and team orientation including the development of cooperative relationships with coworkers and works toward solutions that generally benefit all parties
• Demonstrated individual initiative and flexibility including exceeding expectation, planning ahead for upcoming challenges or opportunities and managing change effectively.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities including the utilization of a range of inputs in a logical manner to address problems in a timely and effective fashion.
• Proven results orientation with a focus on achieving or surpassing targets and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for this position will have outstanding strategic communication and communication management skills, as well as:

• A deep interest and grounding in school reform issues
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in communications, marketing or public relations
• Experience in managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously
• Experience in managing the work of staff and external contractors
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining numerous productive relationships, both internally and externally
• High professional standards of quality in all work products

To apply, please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to NACSA-C@TransitionGuides.com. For more information, contact David Erickson-Pearson at dpearson@transitionguides.com.

To see the complete position profile, CLICK HERE .

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Location: Chicago, IL

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is a Chicago-based, eleven-year old school reform organization that works to improve the quality of public educational options for the nation’s children.  Its mission is to improve public education by improving the policies and practices of the organizations responsible for approving and overseeing public charter schools across the US. 

NACSA's members include some of the largest charter school authorizers in the country and oversee more than half of the nation’s 5,000 charter schools. NACSA has a staff of 21 employees with extensive experience in the charter sector and diverse income of almost $7 million annually from dues, events fees, consulting contracts, federal grants, and private philanthropic contributions. Its membership base has grown from a few dozen to many hundreds of individuals who work daily in the charter sector. Most importantly, its resources and services are widely recognized for their high quality and usefulness, including the production of a wide variety of member services and resources, the establishment of industry standards, and for putting its words into action with a strong combination of advocacy, grant-making, training and hands-on consulting.

The Vice President of Policy and Advocacy is a member of the organization’s senior management team, responsible for developing and executing federal and state advocacy strategies that strengthen charter schools and charter school authorizing.  To that end, the VP works both with NACSA members and other partner organizations, such as the National Governors Association to advance the effectiveness of charter schools and charter school authorizers. A major challenge for this three year old position is working in as many as 41 states that currently have charter school laws, although only 31 of those states have NACSA members, and most of the work to this point has been focused in 20 states (In 2011, NACSA worked on seven bills that passed in ten different states).  Nonetheless, staying abreast of and/or leading policy initiatives in 20 states is a significant task for anyone.  Currently the Policy and Advocacy division has only one other position, plus a contract lobbyist in Washington, but the new VP will have opportunity to hire two additional people within the next year. 

Desired Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to speak to large gatherings of peers and write for a variety of outlets in a variety of styles
• Strong organizational and analytical skills including the ability to plan and execute a course of action to accomplish objectives and the use of knowledge and experience to address problems and opportunities.                  
• Good interpersonal skills and team orientation including the development of cooperative relationships with coworkers and works toward solutions that generally benefit all parties.
• Demonstrated individual initiative and flexibility including exceeding expectation, planning ahead for upcoming challenges or opportunities and managing change effectively.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities including the utilization of a range of inputs in a logical manner to address problems in a timely and effective fashion.
• Proven results orientation with a focus on achieving or surpassing targets and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Desired Knowledge/Experience

• At least eight years in the policy, government relations or public affairs fields
• Extensive knowledge of education policy issues and trends
• Experience in managing multiple, complex projects
• Experience in managing the work of staff and external contractors

NACSA’s headquarters is located in Chicago.  Significant travel is expected, particularly between the months of January and June when state legislatures are in session.  Compensation will be be commensurate with experience, and NACSA offers a very competitive and comprehensive benefits program. NACSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

To apply, please email cover letter, resume  and salary requirements to NACSA@TransitionGuides.com.  For other inquiries, please contact: 
David Erickson-Pearson
TransitionGuides, Inc.
1751 Elton Road, Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD  20903
dpearson@transitionguides.com
303-703-6165

To see the full position profile, CLICK HERE .

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Location: Washington, D.C.

The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington is seeking a skilled and experienced nonprofit leader to join the team in a newly created vice president position.

The Nonprofit Roundtable works to build the strength, visibility, and influence of the nonprofit community in order to create a more just and caring community in Greater Washington. Over 300 member organizations throughout the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia work together to build a strong sense of community and camaraderie.

The Roundtable has an18-member board and a 10-member team with years of expertise and experience in the nonprofit sector.

The Roundtable has many current initiatives, including skill building seminars, partnerships with Montgomery County, and intensive leadership development programs. Find more information about the Nonprofit Roundtable at http://www.nonprofitroundtable.org

Reporting to the president, the vice president will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the organization. Not a "classic" COO position, the vice president will have external responsibilities and will be a key partner in leading the organization, managing the organization’s programs and operations, and representing the organization in the region under the guidance of the president.

The new vice president will be expected to develop and implement an operational plan, oversee the implementation of programs and services in the key areas of the Roundtable’s mission, develop and implement a staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of programs, manage the annual budget, and other duties.

Ideal candidates for this position will have five or more years experience as an executive director or comparable senior-level experience running a nonprofit organization as well as experience in coalition-building or capacity-building. The ideal candidate will be smart, pleasant, energetic, and entrepreneurial. An advanced degree such as an MPA or MBA or similar is preferred. He or she must be knowledgeable about the work of nonprofit organizations, have a successful track record of more than ten years related experience, including at least five years as an executive director or equivalent senior management at a nonprofit organization and must know the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Organization and creativity are a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation also includes a comprehensive benefits package.  To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to RT@transitionguides.com . Email applications are required. Resume reviews begin immediately.  

Address questions to:
Ginna Goodenow
1751 Elton Rd, Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Phone: (301) 439-6635

The Roundtable is an equal opportunity employer committed to actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates. To see the full position profile, CLICK HERE.

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Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania

The Scranton Area Foundation (SAF) is seeking an experienced community foundation or nonprofit leader to build on the Foundation’s success in supporting the improvement of the quality of life in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (population 214,000).

The SAF is a public charity and community foundation serving the Lackawanna County, PA area. The Foundation’s mission is to meet a wide variety of educational, cultural, human service and other charitable needs throughout Lackawanna County. The Foundation started as a private foundation in 1954 and thirty-four years later was reorganized into its current legal structure as a public community foundation. More information on the Scranton Area Foundation may be found at: http://www.safdn.org .

The director/CEO will demonstrate strong personal and strategic leadership and integrity while communicating the vision of the Foundation. The director/CEO will provide leadership to the Foundation through concrete actions that advance the mission; leading the financial, investment and administrative functions; ensure that all Foundation activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; and expanding the Foundation’s role as a facilitator of collaborative partnerships among many others.

Ideal candidates for this position will demonstrate an ability to quickly integrate into the community and become an engaged, inspiring, inclusive, innovative, ethical and visionary leader who is driven to share our commitment to fully engaging the community to address local issues. Required attributes include ▪five or more years senior level organizational management experience in a community foundation or nonprofit organization; ▪an inspiring leadership style with a successful track record of collaboratively managing, building and supporting staff; ▪a successful track record in fund development and significant experience in donor identification, cultivation, recognition and support; ▪demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans, the ability to think strategically and critically, interpret data, synthesize complex issues and information, proactively identify new opportunities, and manage change; ▪ a BA degree or higher; and ▪ an understanding of the Scranton area or experience in similar demographic area. To see the full position profile, see http://www.transitionguides.com/images/stories/searches/saf.pdf .

To apply, send vitae/resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: SAF@transitionguides.com (E-mail applications are required).

Other inquiries contact: Ginna Goodenow, c/o TransitionGuides, Inc., 1751 Elton Rd, Suite 204, Silver Spring, MD 20903, or phone (301) 439-6635.

The Scranton Area Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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