Providing Opportunities for Moving Out of Poverty
PovertyBridge provides programs and services that build
capacity, hope, connections and leadership opportunities for
individuals who want to move out of the crisis of poverty.
We provide guidance with implementing a community wide
approach called the "Opportunity Community." This process bridges
the gap between social service operations and the people who need them
by creating a system where everyone is working together, and people in
poverty are given opportunities to realize their strengths and reach
their potential for moving forward. When communities come together to
harness the value of
everyone, lives are changed forever.
Headquartered in Portland Oregon, PovertyBridge has created
Opportunity Communities in our home town Portland, Oregon, Traverse
City, Michigan, and Walla Walla, Washington. If you are interested in
creating an Opportunity Community in your neighborhood, give us call.
*** Help Wanted ***
[PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT HIRING FOR THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED. POSITION INFORMATION WILL REMAIN VISIBLE FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES.]
Executive Director
POSITION DESCRIPTION
PovertyBridge is a non-profit organization dedicated to
providing authentic opportunities for people moving out of poverty.
Through five programs and services, we move beyond helping people to
simply cope with poverty to providing opportunities for them moving out
of poverty. At the heart of this vision is the philosophy that,
"Poverty is deficient, not the people who live in it." Founded by
Dr. Donna Beegle, a nationally recognized expert in poverty,
PovertyBridge was incorporated in May 2006 in Oregon, and granted tax
exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c) (3)
of the Internal Revenue Code in May 2009.
POSITION SUMMARY
PovertyBridge seeks a visionary and highly effective Executive
Director ("ED") to join its leadership team. Reporting to the Board
of Directors through its President, the ED has responsibility for the
overall management of the mission, including developing and executing
strategic plans; developing and implementing fundraising strategies;
developing and managing to board-approved budgets; and for
communicating the mission and vision to the organization's varied
stakeholders and partners.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a
highly-motivated results-oriented self-starter who has strong
interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an abiding passion
for the PovertyBridge mission of helping people to move out of poverty.
The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, be a
strategic thinker, have excellent leadership skills, and the ability to
inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and donors. This highly
polished individual will have confidence, be poised under pressure,
will have the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and
be comfortable working in a lean environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In consultation with the Board, directs the creation and
execution of a long-range strategic plan.
- Working with the Board, oversees the establishment of an
annual operating plan and budget that is consistent with the
organization's strategic plan.
- Leads and oversees the efficient and effective day-to-day
operations of the organization. Initially works to complete the setting
up of the organization's headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
- Cultivates and develops relationships and partnerships with
external organizations, groups and individuals engaged in dealing with
people who live in poverty.
- Oversees the fiscal management of the organization by
ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with approved budgets.
Provides monthly financial and cash flow reports to the Board.
- Directs and manages all fundraising activities for the
organization. In consultation with the Board, creates annual
fundraising plans based upon agreed-upon targets in the budget.
- Works with the Board to establish a Board Development
Committee. Helps the Committee engage in donor cultivation and
stewardship activities, focusing on building long-term donor
relationships. Trains board members in fundraising best practices.
- Researches funding sources, coordinates applications for
grants and manages current contracts; and establishes, oversees and
manages fundraising events to reach board approved budget goals.
- Explores and pursues other revenue opportunities as
appropriate and as approved by the Board.
- Working with the Board, conducts periodic program
evaluations to ensure their continued improvement. Develops program
objectives for Board consideration.
- Provides leadership and supervision for staff and
volunteers.
- Ensures that human resources policies, procedures and
practices, including the development of job descriptions for all staff
positions, are implemented. Implements Board-approved policies and
employee benefits.
- Ensures that a performance monitoring and improvement
process for all staff is implemented, including conducting annual
performance reviews.
- Provides professional development opportunities for the
staff; and participates in appropriate professional organizations for
continuing education and professional growth.
- Manages and oversees the volunteer recruitment and training
activities of the organization, ensuring that all PovertyBridge
volunteers receive the highest quality training.
- Initiates and manages all marketing, public and community
relations campaigns as appropriate to raise awareness in the community
of PovertyBridge and its mission. Represents PovertyBridge to the
public, government agencies, media, community, and professional
organizations.
- Implements quality controls to ensure that the
organization's services are provided in a consistent, professional,
high quality manner. Monitors the organization's contracts, ensuring
obligations are fulfilled.
- Stewards and protects PovertyBridge assets and legal
interests.
- Assists with all activities associated with the Board of
Directors, including staffing for meetings, developing Board meeting
schedules, locations, development of agenda items, and meeting
materials.
- Other activities as the Board directs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven success in organizational effectiveness and
achieving results; strategic, entrepreneurial, and proactive in
developing and managing programs.
- Employment history reflects stability and progressive
success. At least four years of demonstrated success with leadership
experience in a non-profit, education or governmental agency.
- Proven ability to develop project and organizational
budgets, to oversee financial details, and to manage a budget.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising best practices.
Proven ability to raise money for a mission-driven organization.
- Strong personnel management skills; ability to effectively
communicate organizational mission; ability to inspire and motivate
others.
- Commitment to equity for all.
- Master's Degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required.
Background must include some formal study of or involvement with
poverty or the disenfranchised in the US.
619 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 110
Portland, Oregon 97205
Ph: 503-224-9523
Fax: 503-224-8980
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