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Job Description : Executive Director
Jeff Ruby Foundation
The Jeff Ruby Foundation is dedicated to providing children and teens with a chance to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. We believe in the promise of potential, finding strength in unity, and the power of resilience.
We are also deeply committed to the communities where our restaurants are located and the people who live there. Through fundraising and our partner organizations, we are able to respond quickly to reach those who need it most.
Position Overview :
The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership and operational expertise to advance the mission of the Jeff Ruby Foundation (JRF). This individual will work closely with the Board of Directors and collaborate with Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (JRCE) employees to ensure the foundation meets its objectives while upholding its values and purpose.
Key Responsibilities :
- Fundraising and Development :
- Lead and grow fundraising initiatives to achieve foundation objectives through events, grants, contracts, individual donations, and guest contributions from JRCE.
- Strategic Execution :
- Collaborate with JRF Board members to develop and execute the Vision, Purpose, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Actions (VPMOSA) annually. Take ownership of implementing the foundation’s strategic objectives throughout the year.
- Public Speaking and Advocacy :
- Represent the Jeff Ruby Foundation through public speaking engagements, promoting its mission and impact.
- Compliance and Governance :
- Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance in all foundation activities.
- Grantmaking Operations :
- Oversee the foundation’s grantmaking processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
- Financial Management :
- Manage the foundation’s budget, ensuring financial health and transparency.
- Event Leadership :
- Plan and lead key events such as fundraisers, Fighting Chance Family Dinners, and other signature programs.
- Programmatic Decision-Making :
- Evaluate and select organizations and programs to support, ensuring alignment with JRF’s strategic priorities.
- Scholarship Program Coordination :
- Plan and oversee the Chris Combs Scholarship Program, ensuring its successful execution annually.
- Administrative Oversight :
- Manage administrative responsibilities, including responding to email and phone inquiries, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Board Engagement :
- Organize and co-lead board meetings with the President, fostering collaboration and alignment among board members.
- Collaboration with JRCE :
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment employees, fostering alignment and synergy between the foundation and the broader organization.
- Team Leadership :
- Lead and manage a team of potential interns, volunteers, and other staff, ensuring their effective contribution to the foundation’s mission.
- Communication and Collaboration :
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the foundation and the Board of Directors, ensuring consistent communication and productive collaboration.
- Volunteer and Outreach Coordination :
- Lead the employee volunteer program and oversee other outreach initiatives to amplify community impact.
- Newsletter Management :
- Take full ownership of producing and distributing the Jeff Ruby Foundation newsletter, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
Qualifications :
Estimated Allocated Hours Per Week :