Summary
Description
The Colorado Healing Fund (CHF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping survivors, victims, and families of the deceased after a mass casualty crime in our state. The mission of CHF is to provide financial assistance that meets otherwise unmet immediate and long-term needs. CHF was set up as a safe, trusted way for the public to give monetary donations to assist victims. The organization works with community partners, other non-profit organizations, government agencies, victim advocates, and law enforcement to coordinate the disbursement of resources and assistance.
SUMMARY
We are looking for an executive director who is ready to be the driving force behind the success of the Colorado Healing Fund. The role will require you to handle complex situations and relationships with a blend of competence, compassion, and emotional intelligence. Strong leadership skills and business acumen are a necessity.
We seek a bridge builder to focus on relationships between the board, partner organizations, lawmakers, and victim advocates and establish trust with each. A successful executive director will understand and honor diverse communities impacted in different ways by a common mass tragedy. Your ability to identify potential problems early, anticipate how stakeholders may react, and provide solutions will improve CHF’s overall effectiveness.
We look forward to meeting you and building a long-term relationship. Together, we will plan for the future and prepare for the next phase of the Colorado Healing Fund.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Strategic Leadership: Leads the development and implementation of strategic plans for CHF.
- Drives the long-range and strategic planning process with the Board of Trustees, ensuring benchmarks are established for measuring success and that planning cycles recur as appropriate.
- Develops and implements strategies in support of CHF’s goals, vision, values, and mission.
- Develops and maintains brand awareness for CHF with its various local, state, and national constituencies.
- Serves as a visionary internally and in the community for addressing the needs of victims of mass tragedies resulting from criminal acts.
Operational Leadership: Oversees all operational aspects of CHF, ensuring effective use of resources and legal compliance.
- Develops and oversees the budget, which includes accurate, realistic forecasting of revenues and expenses for implementing action plans based on the goals established in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
- Responsible for ensuring that the annual budget is funded through appropriate channels
- Oversees financial management of the organization, including all required financial reporting and coordinating the annual audit.
- Maintains annual memberships, licenses, and certifications.
- Works with consultants and vendors to coordinate the effective and efficient operation of the organization.
Outreach and Communication: Presents CHF’s mission and program in a robust and positive image to relevant stakeholders.
- Oversees all public relations, community relations, communication strategies, website updates, programs, and staff.
- Listens, communicates effectively, motivates, and builds trust with constituents and community members.
- Represents CHF at local, state, and national events and initiatives through attendance, public speaking, serving on committees, and training presentations.
- Provides leadership and strategic direction to increase community awareness of the needs of victims of mass tragedy.
- Creates working relationships with local media and promotes CHF as an expert resource on mass tragedy-related issues/stories.
- Proposes changes to response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous mass casualty incidents.
Incident Response Preparedness: Manages CHF’s response to Colorado’s mass casualty criminal violence incidents.
- Maintains and updates the “Critical Response Plan” and ensures roles and responsibilities are adequately covered.
- Provides timely and ongoing communication to the Board of Trustees, Advisory Committee, organization partners, media, and the community when a mass casualty event occurs.
- Manages donations, bank accounts, and disbursements during all stages of activation and into the long term.
- Engages with local and national media during the activation, providing press releases, interviews, statements, and identifying spokespeople.
- Prepares timely reports on an activation including the disbursement of funds, to the extent allowed by confidentiality laws and policies.
- Develops ongoing response training for the Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee. Prepares and presents training to the community related to preparedness, response, and recovery in the event of a mass casualty crime.
Fundraising/Development: Oversees the financial development of the organization.
- Establishes fundraising objectives and budget with the board, setting one-year, five-year, and longer-term goals.
- Oversees the fundraising process, solicits donations for operating costs, formally acknowledges gifts, and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
- Maintains a list of potential financial donors, including corporations, foundations, and individuals, and applies for grants and public funding.
- Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to previous and potential donors and the public.
- Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of the organization.
Board of Trustees/Committees Relationship: Develops capabilities and contributions of Board members and CHF’s committees – Advisory, Governance, Funding & Awareness, and Executive.
- Provides information and recommendations to the Board of Trustees for setting or revising CHF’s goals and objectives, operating policies, bylaws, and strategic planning.
- Facilitates ongoing engagement and training of all committee members and seeks input for continuous process improvement.
- Helps maintain Board of Trustees diversity and recruits directors and committee members with essential skill sets.
- Ensures the Board fully engages in CHF’s mission fulfillment and manages membership terms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum three years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience with creating public/private partnerships.
- Successful fundraising record.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Solid understanding and familiarity with the victim services community in the Denver metro area and throughout Colorado.
- Ability to handle trauma, both personal and vicarious.
Benefits
Salary: $98,000 to $135,000 depending upon experience, with optional stipend for health benefits
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter (with salary requirements) to info@coloradohealingfund.org no later than November 18th at midnight MT.
The Colorado Healing Fund is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
