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Job Title: CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

Job Type: Exempt Full-Time Virtual/Office (Relo package not included)

Reports To: The BPB Board of Directors

Direct Report(s): Director of Communications | Family Support Manager|

In-Kind Donations Manager | Development Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator | Events Coordinator

Job Overview: This senior level executive leads Building Peaceful Bridges (BPB), ensuring it is capable of delivering on its current strategic plan, operating plan and long-term vision. The CEO ensures that BPB operates in strict compliance with the Board of Directors (Board) policies in pursuit of meeting/exceeding annual operating plan and budget, and strategic plan. The CEO has primary responsibility for the organization’s individual, corporate, community and foundation fundraising strategies, programs, and stewardship.

Primary Responsibilities:

Executive Leadership and Organizational Management – 25% of time

• Provide thoughtful and visionary leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering to support and guide the organization’s Board, volunteers and staff to achieve performance toward stated goals.
• Engage stakeholders in developing an annual operating budget/plan and long-range strategic plans to further the organization’s mission impact. .
• Ensure organization adheres to Board policies and is operating in accordance with all relevant governance, legal/regulatory and nonprofit best practices.

Development and Fundraising - 50% of time

• Develop fundraising programs (family sponsorships, campaigns, house-parties, benefits, events) to introduce and engage new donors in the BPB mission.
• Work with the Event Team to continue to build into existing signature fundraising events.
• Develop world-class stewardship programs to further optimize BPB’s individual, foundation, faith-based organizations and corporate supporters year over year.
• Research community, corporate, and family foundations for mission alignment and potential funding opportunities.
• Leverage existing donors and Board member relationships in identifying new donor prospects for supporting the BPB mission.

Board Governance – 10% of time

• Participate in Board meetings – reporting on performance to BPB Plan and other essential internal/external updates necessary for the Board to fulfill its Agenda objectives and responsibilities. Provide guidance and direction.
• Work closely with the Board President to recruit, on-board, and coach Board members in fulfillment of their personal and collective Board responsibilities.

External Relations and Communications – 15% of time

• Represent the organization and serve as chief spokesperson at events, conferences, and partnership meetings.
• Advocate for BPB’s vision and mission with key external stakeholders, including government agencies, business and community groups.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Training, experience, or advanced degree preferred in business, public administration, or management. 10 years of high-level management and leadership experience in an operational environment. Nonprofit management and/or Board leadership experience strongly desired.
• Experienced in planning and visioning, program and policy development and growing an organization’s impact while managing the expense budget.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing fundraising programs to meet or exceed fundraising goals in the range of $500,000 to $1,000,000.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to an ever-changing field of operation. Understanding or experience in the areas of immigration and government policies is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and interpreting financial statements.
• Demonstrates servant-leadership and has a proven track record of successfully working with donors and Board volunteers.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive; working knowledge of computer-based accounting systems.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Our vacation, holiday, and leave of absence policies prioritize work-life balance for BPB staff.

The charitable organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. The charitable organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glenview, IL 60026