Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY

BroderickHaight Consulting (http://www.broderickhaightconsulting.com) is pleased to partner with Oasis For Girls in the recruitment of a dynamic, rising, youth empowerment and social justice leader as the new Executive Director to continue 20 years of successfully partnering with young women of color from under-resourced neighborhoods in San Francisco. The Executive Director will drive the growth and strength of our programs by building effective partnerships with key stakeholders; Support a diversified fundraising effort including individual and corporate donors, government and foundation support; Lead the staff, board, volunteers, community and supporters in raising revenues to sustain and current annual operations ($600K).  Oasis’ next leader will be an individual of the highest integrity, a seasoned manager who is enthusiastic to fundraise, and a compelling advocate and representative of Oasis and its mission. This exceptional opportunity is for an experienced, energetic, and ambitious rising leader to take a hands-on role in building the future of this community-based non-profit, on behalf of the young women it serves.

ABOUT OASIS FOR GIRLS

Oasis For Girls (Oasis) was established in 1999 to partner with young women of color from under-resourced neighborhoods in San Francisco in order to meet and overcome the many social and environmental challenges they faced to leading healthy, productive lives. While interest in engaging this population has increased over the past decades, young women of color still have few dedicated places to meet, socialize, and learn from each other, and to participate in programs designed to cultivate a full spectrum of interests and opportunities. Today, Oasis serves 150 girls annually through programs focused on healthy decision-making, art and creative writing, and academic and career development. Oasis continues to play a vital role in helping young women of color “cultivate the skills, knowledge, and confidence to discover their dreams and build strong futures.”

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership (40%)

• Connect, represent and advance Oasis for Girls’ vision, mission and strategies
• Together with the Advisory Board, lead the development of the next three-year strategic plan, while overseeing growth and diversification of relationships and funding necessary for implementation
• Represent Oasis externally and work collaboratively with other organizations serving girls and youth generally, with community partners, and with citywide and community initiatives
• Partner with the Advisory Board to shape strategic direction, improve organizational  policies and systems, and expand fundraising
• Guide, motivate, and develop four full-time Oasis staff
• Manage the design, implementation, coordination and evaluation for all Oasis For Girls administration, operations, and programming, with Advisory Board input and guidance
• Drive growth and strength of the organization and its impact by improving, creating and implementing sustainable staffing structures, development and marketing systems and strategies, and evaluation systems; including evaluating areas for program improvement

Development and Communications (40%)

• Develop and execute development strategy to strengthen donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship program and practices, diversify funding streams, and improve results
• Oversee and guide the organization’s brand and marketing strategy; support implementation as appropriate
• Willingness to learn how to drive and implement an annual development plan. Support elaboration and achievement through strategic cultivation and solicitation of prioritized high value prospects and donors (individuals, foundations and corporations)
• Represent Oasis at public events and stakeholder meetings, building awareness and connections to increase volunteer and funder engagement, including building relationships with community leaders who can participate as mentors to girls

Increasing Operational Excellence (20%)

• Oversee financial matters, including tracking of expenses and accounts payable, and developing and monitoring budgets. Provide the Advisory Board with regular financial and organizational reports
• Serve as the accountable liaison to Oasis’s fiscal sponsor, the Tides Center, as contracted, on matters related to governance, finance, payroll and human resources, and risk management
• Oversee contracts and scope of work with vendors, consultants and volunteers
• Oversee organizational facilities and office technology

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting youth empowerment and social justice issues facing low income, urban girls and young women of color, as well as the youth development framework
• At least seven to ten years of professional experience with three years demonstrated leadership experience in a non-profit organization
• Direct experience managing youth and/or social justice programs
• Willingness to engage with management and development of non-profit boards, including building board fundraising capacity and performance
• Willingness to participate in relationship-based fundraising; individual giving experience preferred
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting
• Disposition for accountability to program excellence, fundraising targets, and collaboration using metrics-based standards
• Familiar with principles and practice of program development, expansion and evaluation; experience with youth workforce development or similar social change programs is a plus
• Experience supervising or managing staff and/or volunteers
• Expertise in non-profit or business management, social work, or other relevant social justice or youth initiatives required, as demonstrated through advanced degrees, work experience, or a combination thereof

ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic thinker with a visionary mindset and pragmatic approach
• Clear and effective communicator; confident and compelling speaker and presenter
• Able to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders including staff, advisory board, partners, volunteers, clients, and community members
• Enthusiastic about working as a member of a small, scrappy, grassroots team committed to social justice and a democratic process; a strong sense of collaboration, teamwork, growth
• Personal commitment to wellness and self-care
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of products on a Mac based platform, Salesforce, Constant Contact, and WordPress
• Bilingual a plus (in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Tagalog )

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Executive Director reports to the Oasis For Girls Advisory Board and is an employee of the Tides Center. The ED manages and receives counsel from an Advisory Board, and supervises four staff members: Interim Program Director, two Program Managers, and Office Manager.
• Working knowledge of and established relationships with Bay Area funders, youth-serving organizations and women’s networking groups highly desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is required to sit for extended periods of time and work on a computer. The position also requires extended phone conversations. Employee must be able to stoop, reach, grasp, lift, and carry objects up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The organization is located in an urban area with high foot traffic. The employee will be required to manage work with interruptions from phone, visitors, and clients. Some local travel required.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is consistent with that of small grassroots non-profit organizations, and commensurate with relevant experience and expertise. Oasis offers a robust and competitive benefits package including full health coverage, medical, dental, vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and 6 weeks PTO. This is a full-time, exempt position.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Oasis For Girls seeks to fill this position as quickly as possible. Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting fit for the position and resume to recruitment@broderickhaightconsulting.com with the subject line "Oasis for Girls – Executive Director"

Please do not contact the client directly.   BroderickHaight Consulting is retained by Oasis For Girls to manage this Executive Director search.

Oasis For Girls is a project of the Tides Center, an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready for their first Executive Director role!