Center for Nonprofit Excellence News and Events

Job Announcement: President and CEO, Bellewood Home for Children

2012-05-15T10:58:00Z

Position Summary: The President and Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”) is charged with overall accountability, responsibility and authority for the management of the business and affairs of Bellewood in accordance with the strategic plan and objectives adopted and approved by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and subject to oversight by the Board. The CEO ensures that the organization meets the requirements of the clients, who are the recipients of Bellewood services, and complies with applicable laws and regulations while fulfilling the organization’s mission and vision.

The CEO provides primary leadership and broad day to day direction of all functions of the organization, insuring a seamless and effective alignment of all services. The position provides executive decision making, is primarily responsible for the direction and implementation of strategic issues, and is critical in the areas of government and community relations, church relations, fund development, business and financial management, and working effectively with clients.

Candidates for the position should be able to provide strong leadership, knowledge and oversight of program offerings, and balance a strong “business sense” with having a heart for the important work being done to impact the lives of children and families. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to be a collaborative team builder, focused on servant leadership in working with staff, board, volunteers, children, families and other key constituents on a statewide basis.

Reports to:The CEO is appointed by and reports to the Board. The Board supervises the CEO, who serves Bellewood at the pleasure of the Board.

Direct Reports: The CEO manages the senior executive team (Directors), who, at the CEO’s direction, have responsibility for conducting the business and affairs of Bellewood.

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:
The CEO is responsible for:
1. Fulfilling the mission, vision and strategic direction of Bellewood, engaging with and obtaining the approval of the Board for strategic initiatives, implementing and ensuring the organization’s effective operations, and keeping the Board informed in a timely manner of the progress of Bellewood on the attainment of or material deviations from the strategic goals.
2. Developing Bellewood’s annual business plan and obtaining the approval of the Board for that plan, including the financial and budget requirements to achieve that plan and for delivery of results against that plan.
3. Instituting transparency in Bellewood’s operations to engender public trust in financial stewardship and to provide the highest level of service to the clients served.
4. Assuring the accuracy and integrity of Bellewood’s financial information, reporting and disclosure requirements, internal controls and management information systems.
5. Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, internal and all other compliance requirements.
6. Designing appropriate systems and controls to identify, and mitigating the principal business, financial, compliance, reputational and other significant risks facing Bellewood.
7. Transforming the agency culture to be characterized by compliance, ethics, and integrity in service performance and the entrepreneurial activities of a volunteer led organization.
8. Managing business operations and service delivery in Bellewood’s key lines of business to meet the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
9. Supervising, evaluating the performance and recommending the compensation of the senior executive team in concert with IRS requirements for non-profit organizations.
10. Establishing effective fundraising programs and initiatives for corporate, government, and individual donors and instituting proper organizational stewardship of these gifts. Actively participating in the fund development process, especially related to major gift solicitations at the $10,000 level and higher.
11. Speaking for Bellewood to enhance the organization’s public image and reputation, and strengthening and protecting the Bellewood brand.
12. Partnering with local, state and national societies and leaders, when appropriate, within the faith-based children’s human services arena.
13. Representing Bellewood’s interests with public officials at a local, state and federal level. This includes promoting and maintaining good working relationships with public officials, agency administrators and other individuals and institutions involved in the service to families and children.
14. Possessing an understanding of the rules, regulations and process with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Medicaid reimbursement programs.
15. Maintaining the highest level of personal, professional and ethical standards, and assuring that the organization operates within those same standards.
16. Church relations are a priority for this position, maintaining historical congregational and presbytery relationships while also building appropriate new partnerships with other churches who will support the mission.
17. Overall, the CEO is responsible for overseeing professional development for staff, ensuring that a “team approach” is prevalent in the climate and culture of the organization, and that best practices are introduced and acted upon on a regular basis.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education:

Per Commonwealth of Kentucky requirements, any person employed as an executive director shall possess the following qualifications:- A masters degree in business administration or a human services field from a college or university, supplemented by two (2) years of work experience in or management of a human services program related to working with families and children; or A bachelors degree in a human services field from a college or university, supplemented by four (4) years work experience in management of a human services program related to working with families and children. A masters degree is preferred.

Experience: It is preferred that this individual will possess a minimum of ten (10) years of successful combined social services and management experience, and the ability to understand and represent a faith-based children’s human services state-wide agency. Commitment to the mission of Bellewood Presbyterian Children’s Home is an essential expectation.

Specific Skills:
1. Excellent oral and written communications
2. Demonstrated initiative, coupled with the ability to remained focused despite changing conditions in a fast- paced environment
3. Demonstrated innovation and creativity
4. A management orientation that focuses on achieving results with and through others
5. Ability to cultivate, solicit and close gifts and grants

Application Process: Ashley|Rountree and Associates is leading the search process for Bellewood. The salary and benefits package for this position is extremely competitive and commensurate with experience and qualification. All interested applicants should send a complete resume with detailed work history and accomplishments, along with a cover letter of no more than two pages articulating interest in the position and detailing qualifications. Additionally, the name and contact information of three personal and three professional references is required.

Please send information to:
ATTN: Bellewood CEO Searchc/o Ashley|Rountree & Associates
2525 Nelson Miller Parkway, #106
Louisville, KY 40223

Please direct all e-mail inquiries to:jashley@ashleyrountree.com

The deadline for applications is Friday June 1, 2012.

Job Announcement: Development Director, National Kidney Foundation in Louisville

2012-05-11T16:05:00Z

Development Director, Louisville Kentucky

The National Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation, is seeking a Development Director in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Development Director is accountable for planning and implementing fundraising strategies and tactics to achieve the income necessary to attain the Regional Offices' goals. Responsible for increasing major giving, individual giving and developing the fundraising strategies in organizing and implementing special events such as walks, golf classics and galas.

Responsibilities

Develop and cultivate prospective donors for major and individual giving.
Responsible for corporate sponsorship solicitation for all major events, to include the Louisville Kidney Walk, Gift of Life Gala and Cadillac Golf Classic.
Manage the Community Outreach Manager.
Plan the corporate and foundation grant solicitation & cultivation efforts.
Develop annual holiday appeal mailing and the annual board appeal.
Participates in board meetings, staff meetings and NKF national meetings.
Oversees regional budget and all office operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum four years successful fundraising experience, preferably with a non-profit health agency.
Experienced in major and individual giving.
Minimum three years experience in event planning. Extensive and successful experience in handling all aspects for golf and walk events is preferred.
Experience working with board members and volunteers is preferred.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and to work independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrated exceptional level of customer service and interpersonal skills.
A high level of competency using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and databases.
Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
Flexible for statewide travel which may include overnight, evenings and weekends which will include an estimate of 7 trips annually.

Submit cover letter/resume/salary history: NKFjobs@kidney.org

Job Announcement - Development Director for National Kidney Foundation

2012-05-10T16:22:00Z

Job Title: Development Director

Location: Louisville, KY

General Summary:
The Development Director is accountable for planning and implementing fundraising strategies and tactics to achieve the income necessary to attain the Regional Offices’ goals. The fundraising strategies include taking the lead role and the oversight responsibilities in developing, organizing and implementing special events such as walks, golf tournaments and galas.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all revenue goals are met in the Region.
2. Responsible for sponsorship solicitation for all major events, to include the Louisville Walk, Gala and Cadillac Golf Tournament.
3. Directly manage the Community Outreach Manager.
4. Works closely with the Division President in developing relationships for major and annual giving.
5. In conjunction with the Division President, plans the corporate and foundation grant solicitation & cultivation efforts; and will write the majority of foundation grants for the Division.
6. Lead staff for the Louisville Kidney Walk, the Gift of Life Gala and the Cadillac Golf Classic.
7. Responsible for working with the Division President in establishing and monitoring the region’s budget.
8. Work with the Division President and headquarters to determine all public relations and marketing priorities.
9. Develops the annual holiday appeal mailing and the annual Board Appeal.
10. Participates in Board Meetings, Staff Meetings and NKF, Inc. national meetings as needed.
11. In conjunction with the Division President, acts as the staff liaison for the Fundraising Committee Board.
12. Provides additional fund raising support in other regions within the Division, as needed.
13. Works cross departmentally with other areas in the National office to create successful environment for National/Divisions fund-raising efforts.
14. Performs additional duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum four years successful fundraising experience, preferably with a non-profit health agency.
3. Minimum three years experience in event planning. Extensive and successful experience in handling all aspects for golf and walk events is a plus.
4. Major Gifts experience is preferred.
5. Experience working with board members and volunteers is preferred.
6. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Ability to lead and to work independently and as a member of a team.
8. Demonstrated exceptional level of customer service and interpersonal skills.
9. A high level of competency using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and databases.
10. Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
11. Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications. Experience working with fundraising software application is preferred.
12. Flexible for up to 30% statewide travel which may include overnight, evenings and weekends.

Submit Resume to NKFjobs@kidney.org. No phone calls please.

Calling all young professionals! Join Leadership Louisville Center for Ignite the Night on May 23

2012-05-02T12:07:39Z

Connect with hundreds of career-minded and community-focused young professionals at Ignite the Night. Meet Ignite Louisville graduates and learn how they're making a positive impact in our community. And, sample Brown-Forman spirits and hors d'oeuvres at a new venue in the heart of NuLu.

Wednesday, May 23, 5-7 p.m.
The Marcus Lindsey
801 E. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40206

RSVP now for this free event

Ignite the Night is presented by the Leadership Louisville Center in partnership with Brown-Forman Corporation and Northwestern Mutual.

The Fundamentals of Fundraising-a YPAL and YNPN Event

2012-05-02T10:46:00Z

Event Details:
The Fundamentals of Fundraising
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Networking
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Program
05/24/2012
Bristol Bar & Grill
614 W. Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Event Description:
As a young professional taking an active role in your community, you may find yourself working with non-profits. One of the common roles while working with a non-profit is that of fundraising. Join us as we discuss the basic principles of fundraising to better prepare you for non-profit leadership in the community.

Our esteemed panel will feature the following guests:
- David Karem, President, Waterfront Development
- Kirsten Bullock, CFRE, MBA, Fundraising Expert and Founder, Growing Your Donors
- Joel Buno, Donor Relations Manager, Metro United Way

Hear basic techniques from our speakers and then we will open up the floor to a question and answer session.

Pricing Information:
Member Cost: $0
Non Member Cost: $10.00

Click Here to Register

YouthBuild Louisville: Dedication of Education and Classroom Building

2012-04-30T11:45:00Z

YouthBuild Louisville will dedicate new Education and Classroom Building in Smoketown. Louisville’s highly successful education and career training program dedicated to championing young adults to build productive lives and sustainable communities, YouthBuild Louisville, will dedicate a new Education and Classroom Building on Friday, May 18^th at 10:30am. Located at 812 Preston Street, the new Building is part of YouthBuild Louisville’s commitment to the revitalization of Smoketown and the development of a permanent campus for its nationally recognized program for at-risk youth.

The Open House on May 18^thand 19^th will feature tours of the campus, the new Education Building, and houses in the neighborhood YouthBuild has remodeled or built. The Education Building includes community meeting space, education and career training classrooms, and student services and administrative offices. In addition, the Education Building will house a Job Center for program students, the Smoketown neighborhood and businesses, and, will be staffed by job counselors from Jewish Family and Career Services. The new campus teaching and learning areas also include: outdoor classrooms, a green house, an urban garden and orchard.

Since 2001,YouthBuild has worked with under-educated and unemployed youth who want to complete their high school education and develop skills to earn a living wage. YouthBuild has achieved national recognition for its 75% retention and 85% program completion rates. In 2010, YouthBuild initiated planning for a $2.8 million capital campaign to fund a permanent home and green campus in the Smoketown neighborhood. With $2 million of the goal completed, the events on May 18-19^th celebrate the opening of the YouthBuild Louisville Campus, and, the dedication of the first of two new buildings planned for the campus. Construction on the second building, the Student Services Building, will begin in late fall 2012 as funds are available. With the completion of the Phase 2 building, the project will be LEED certified. Cutting edge strategies have been used to develop the campus with rainwater collection, building design and overall campus utilization.

The Building Dedication and Open House are open to the public. Click here to see the schedule of events.

Job Announcement - Internship with the Harrison County Community Foundation

2012-04-25T10:26:14Z

Corydon, Ind. – A paid internship opportunity is again available at the Harrison County Community Foundation. The Foundation will employ one college student during the next summer, fall, and spring terms.

Full- or part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited two- or four-year Indiana college or university are eligible to apply. Details, including the job description, compensation and application instructions are available on the Foundation’s website.

These internships are intended to provide real-life work experience for students wishing to advance their educational and personal development. The placements will introduce those selected to the roles community foundations and philanthropy play in our community’s quality of life. The HCCF Interns will assist with grant or scholarship applications, review website content, survey clients, and assist the staff with the variety of programs now offered.

Funded by a $2.2 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, these positions are offered as part of the Community Foundation Internships (CFI) program, which will be administered through the GIFT (Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow) program. CFI will further the Endowment’s efforts to build healthy community foundations and provide high-quality internship opportunities in Indiana. Information about the program, as well as job postings, is also available at the Indiana INTERNnet Web site: www.indianaintern.net.

Go to www.hccfindiana.org, call 738-6668, or visit www.indianagrantmakers.org/cfinternships for more information.

Foundation to Hold Grant Application Workshop

2012-04-25T10:22:38Z

On Wednesday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Harrison County Community Foundation Conference Room, the HCCF staff will conduct a workshop on the grant application and process. Any agency intending to apply in the fall grant cycle is encouraged to send a representative. Anyone interested in attending the workshop should RSVP by calling the Foundation office at (812) 738-6668 or emailing Anna Curts at annac@hccfindiana.org.

Applications for the fall grant cycle will be accepted after June 1 and must be delivered to the HCCF staff by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 13, or they may be postmarked by Saturday, July 14th. Grants should be announced in mid-September. Applications and policies will be distributed at the workshop and will be available on the HCCF web site, www.hccfindiana.org after May 1.

Grant requests of $200,000 or more are considered Signature Grants. Applications for Signature Grants will be accepted November 1, 2012 through December 15, 2012. Decisions for signature grants may be announced anytime during the following year.

Job Announcement - Program Analyst/Housing Counselor for The Housing Partnership

2012-04-24T15:04:31Z

JOB TITLE: Program Analyst/Housing Counselor

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision, the Program Analyst/Housing Counselor supports the success of Program and Organizational goals by providing coordination of EAH services, data management, reporting, and billing to support accountability of program to funders and partners. May also provide homeownership, budget, credit and debt management counseling to specific groups of clients in both group and one-on-one sessions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
1. Performs comprehensive counseling in personal budgeting, credit management, debt management and savings programs in a professional, courteous, unbiased manner to specific groups of clients.
2. Provides coaching and motivation to encourage clients to stay on track with financial goals. Monitors client’s progress and recommends change of action plan where necessary to enhance client’s chance of reaching financial goals.
3. Manages HPI’s Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) programs, including loan servicing and follow-up. Coordinates provision of services to existing partners and supports the expansion of EAH partners.
4. Assists with managing grant implementation and monitoring for compliance and quality assurance.
5. Conducts weekly program orientations. Serves as an instructor to potential homeowners and assists with personal finance and homebuyer education classes.
6. Participates in Outreach with counseling staff to increase growth of the program.
7. Serves as Administrator for online eHome America. Manages registration and tracking of client fees. Responds to Client questions regarding use of eHome America and monitors/reports on Client program utilization of service.
8. Responsible for funding source data management. Works closely with Program Director and other key team members to support the complete and timely data management and reporting to many different funding sources and partners.
9. Utilizes Counselor Max and other data management systems to generate data used for reporting production and results of program. Responsible for auditing data and collection process to ensure data accuracy of reports.
10. Ensures reporting and billing procedures are followed in generating report data for State, Federal, as well as other funders and partners as applicable.
11. Develops and maintains tracking spreadsheet of current funding sources to include funding utilization and grant activity.
12. Performs staff outcomes and productivity tracking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in a related field with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Specialized training and experience with grant data management and the mortgage lending industry or personal financial counseling and coaching. NCHEC Certification required in Homeownership Counseling and Pre-purchase Homeownership Education. Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office. Experience in providing intake and/or case management services in a nonprofit setting. A combination of education and experience may be substituted when competency is demonstrated.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to prioritize work and organize tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds on issues related to financial literacy and homeownership.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Visit: www.WeAreHPI.org
Linda Holland
Human Resources Coordinator
502.814.2714

Education Idea Swap and Shop with NC3 and 55,000 Degrees

2012-04-20T09:05:00Z

The Network Center for Community Change (NC3) invites you to the first Education Idea Swap & Shop, The Art & Science of Effective Parent Engagement: Building Relationships that Work, sponsored by 55,000 Degrees.

Wednesday, May 9
9 a.m.- 11 a.m.
Family Scholar House
Stoddard Johnson Campus
2301 Bradley Avenue

This event is free but seating is limited and based on reservations. RSVP to admin@makechangetogether.org or Kris at 502-583-1426 before May 1.

Click here for more details.