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Facing Homelessness Seeks an Interim Executive Director<\/p>\n
The Facing Homelessness Board of Directors is seeking to hire an interim executive director to lead the organization and help support us through critical developmental work in preparation for hiring a new permanent E.D.<\/p>\n
About Facing Homelessness<\/p>\n
Facing Homelessness began its journey in 2010, with a belief that we can and will end homelessness when we invite community to be a part of the solution. The power in humanizing homelessness allows all of us to see the beauty of each person living on our streets, rather than fixating on the complexity of an issue that overwhelms us. Our programs are designed to bring people closer, reduce fear of the unknown, and build our collective capacity for compassion. Each one is an entry point; each a doorway for community members to contribute their unique passions and skills to end homelessness. Learn more about our programs here: https:\/\/www.facinghomelessness.org\/programs<\/a><\/p>\n Current Context<\/p>\n Facing Homelessness is at a pivot point after four years of extraordinary development and growth in our work and our audiences under the current E.D. Before transitioning to new leadership, board and staff have the opportunity to accomplish a number of important things:<\/p>\n \u2022 Answer fundamental questions about the kind of change the organization seeks to achieve, the best strategic activities to achieve the desired changes, the most prudent evaluation plan to measure our outcomes, and how to shape our programs and presence now and into the future. What We\u2019re Seeking in an Interim E.D.<\/p>\n You are a demonstrated leader who can both move along the day to day programs and provide counsel to the board and staff on bigger-picture strategic issues prior to hiring a permanent E.D. You understand and have experience working on structural equity, diversity, and inclusion. You embrace the Facing Homelessness mission and bring compassion and kindness into your daily work. You will work closely with board and staff to:<\/p>\n \u2022 Shepherd the organization and staff during a time of transition and uncertainty. Qualifications<\/p>\n \u2022 Alignment with Facing Homelessness\u2019s values Compensation<\/p>\n When you apply, please indicate your interest and availability, including hours per week, and your typical approach to compensation when working as an interim E.D. with nonprofits.<\/p>\n Timeframe<\/p>\n We anticipate this position to start in early May and to continue for six to nine months.<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ensure we have an optimal organizational structure and all necessary policies and protocols in place.
\n\u2022 Identify how we incorporate the voice of persons experiencing homelessness in our work.
\n\u2022 Prioritize equity and review how we center it in our programs.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ensure implementation of our programs and mission with input and support from staff and board.
\n\u2022 Ensure effective financial management and oversight in alignment with our annual budget and in collaboration with the staff and board.
\n\u2022 Support our staff in maintaining strong relationships with funders and donors, as well as support a new and very talented development manager with the support of Ostara, our fundraising consultant.
\n\u2022 In partnership with the board, help assess the current state of the organization and identify what\u2019s needed to ensure that a new permanent E.D. will be set up for success.
\n\u2022 Support team building and offer problem-solving approaches to a committed group of staff now working remotely.
\n\u2022 Engage compassionately with the people who come to our Window of Kindness at our office, as well as volunteers, Block Project host families and service providers, and other key stakeholders involved in our work.
\n\u2022 Expect and engage in a supportive, transparent relationship with the board.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Experience as an interim leader and\/or consultant in the nonprofit field
\n\u2022 Experience with change management, organizational development, strategic planning, and outcome-based evaluation, or a compelling combination thereof
\n\u2022 Experience supervising\/managing staff and collaborating with a board of directors
\n\u2022 Working knowledge of and experience with nonprofit fiscal management
\n\u2022 Understanding of institutional bias, and how racial disparities disproportionately impact people experiencing homelessness, strongly preferred
\n\u2022 Experience with economically, socially, or racially diverse communities is strongly preferred<\/p>\n