What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director position at KC Mothers in Charge?
Kansas City Mothers in Charge
Managing Director • Job Description
February 2025
This position is responsible for managing agency operations, as well as driving fundraising and outreach within the community, with the support of the founder. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the organization’s founder, the Managing Director leads staff and volunteers to achieve the organization’s mission and objectives.
KC Mothers in Charge works to create a safe community for all by reducing violent crime through prevention, education, and intervention. It was founded in 2012 as a program of Kansas City’s Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, and after receiving funding from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, expanded to become its own non-profit in 2015. The organization offers a variety of services and programs centered around victim and family services, offender reintegration and recidivism reduction, and community outreach and education.
Position Summary
• Embrace the mission, vision and values of KC Mothers in Charge and inspire others to use their skills, abilities, and connections to help further the mission.
• Provide leadership and direction for all strategic and operational planning, programs, and fundraising initiatives to support the continued growth of the organization.
• Manage and participate in the day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility including reporting, compliance, and budget management.
• Direct and manage the organization’s fund developing efforts, including creating and executing a Fund Development Plan, and effectively utilizing the Board, staff, and volunteers in support of these efforts.
• Increase organization visibility through the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan; serve with the founder as the spokespersons for the organization.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to achieve the strategic goals of the organization.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork that helps staff and volunteers excel.
Position Qualifications
• Five years of progressive experience in a non-profit setting, with demonstrated success in managing operations, leading teams, marketing, and fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Human services work preferred.
• Ability to build strong external relationships with funders, donors, volunteers, public officials, and partner organizations.
• Experience in strategic planning, grant management, financial management, fund development and marketing; actual grant-writing skills strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work in close collaboration the founder.
• Knowledge and experience in working with diverse communities of the Kansas City area. Experience with trauma/PTSD a plus.
• A commitment to social justice and advocating for non-violence in our community.