Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership for all of Pact’s programs and initiatives; represents the organization on a local, statewide, and national level; directly supervises Pact’s staff, and oversees all operations. The ED ensures that Pact’s current activities and future plans remain mission-focused and values-driven, and that Pact operations reflect a commitment to ethical, equitable practices. The ED’s broad scope of responsibility includes strategic planning; program development and evaluation; budget development; and management of personnel, finances, fundraising, communications, and organizational operations. The ideal candidate will be qualified to contribute to Pact’s programs by working directly with constituents as an educator and / or consultant.
The outgoing ED co-founded Pact over 30 years ago and grew it into the respected organization it is today. The outgoing ED will continue fundraising for Pact on a part-time basis, reporting to the incoming ED. The next ED will be responsible for a smooth leadership transition, ensuring Pact’s ongoing stability and healthy functioning, and leading Pact into the future.
What you’ll be doing :
Leadership and Management
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure Pact’s mission and goals are achieved. Oversee all aspects of Pact’s operations, including program development, financial management, fundraising, and personnel management.
- Contribute, and maintain, substantial knowledge of developments and trends in thefields of child welfare, reproductive justice, adoption, child development and racial equity, in order to develop innovative programs and services that address the evolving needs of adoptees of color and their families.
- Perform crisis management, consulting on and mediating challenging cases and situations that arise across all Pact’s program areas.
- Cultivate an internal culture of care that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and adeep commitment to the children Pact serves.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, donors, partners, and the broader adoption community.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations and standards, including those governing the operation of a licensed adoption agency and those governing non-profits and charitable organizations.
- Delegate or perform any and all tasks related to organizational administration.
Strategic Planning and Growth
In consultation with key stakeholders, develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan aligned with Pact’s mission and values. Use measurable goals and benchmarks to track, evaluate, and report progress.Identify and pursue opportunities and resources for program growth and innovation, pilot projects, and collaborations.Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including funders, governmentagencies, and other organizations.Position Pact to be a powerful voice in the field of adoption at the local, state, and national level.Program Development and Evaluation
Provide oversight of Pact’s core programs, ensuring they are impactful,cost-effective, and responsive to the needs of the community.Foster a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous program evaluation / data analysis.Financial Management and Fundraising
Oversee the development of the annual budget. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial, statistical, and accounting records; oversee annual audits.Ensure financial stability and sustainability of the organization through effective resource management.Lead fundraising efforts to secure necessary resources by cultivating corporate and foundation support as well as individual donors; effectively communicate the value of investing in Pact. Track and manage relationships and communications with funders and donors. Work with outgoing ED to transition existing donor relations.Develop and implement strategies to increase earned income and diversify revenue streams to meet operational needs, support expansion goals, and provide a reserve fund.Personnel Management
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing and diverse staff. Maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture.Serve as supervisor of all Pact core staff (currently team of six), including former EDin part-time fundraising role. Meet regularly with core staff as a team and one-on-one, and support them in managing contractors and volunteers.Ensure that best HR practices are followed : Maintain up-to-date job descriptions, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide training, coaching, and professional development. Ensure that agency staff receive internally- and externally-provided professional development in compliance with state standards.Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations.Communications and External Relations
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance Pact’s reach and visibility. Sustain Pact’s reputation as a thought leader on issues related to adoption and race.Oversee the continuous improvement of Pact’s communications to members, clients, and the general public, through existing and emerging platforms.Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization.Build and maintain strong relationships with constituents, funders, partnering organizations, policymakers, media, and other key stakeholders.What we’re looking for :
The ideal candidate will have all or most of the following experiences and qualities :
Field knowledge and expertise : Deep understanding of and commitment to Pact’s mission and values. Appropriate combination of training and experience in order to provide leadership in the field of child / family welfare / development and work with impacted communities of color. Qualified to supervise agency casework services if required.Leadership / management, planning, and program development experience : Priorleadership experience in a nonprofit or related field that demonstrates ability to successfully manage and evaluate people, programs, and resources, and to respond nimbly and strategically to changes and challenges.
Financial management and fundraising experience : Prior experience developing and managing a budget with accountability for financial stability and organizationalsustainability. Demonstrated success in fundraising.
Personnel management experience : Prior experience in supervision or team leadership. Familiarity with HR best practices.Communication skills : Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills, including public speaking and persuasive case-making. Strong listening skills and abilityto build positive working relationships.
Ways to stand out from the crowd :
Lived experiences / identities that relate to the populations Pact serves are a plus.An advanced degree in social work, non-profit management, or a related field is a plus.
