Executive Director

Beaverton, OR

$100,000 - $115,000

ABOUT HOMEPLATE YOUTH SERVICES

Beginning in 2005 with a $3,000 grant and a vision of helping youth facing housing instability thrive, HomePlate has grown to become a nonprofit leader in the field of youth homelessness and is currently the only nonprofit providing a full breadth of services to youth experiencing housing instability in Washington County. Currently, Beaverton has the highest rate of student homelessness in the state of Oregon. With a budget of $2,500,000 and 26 staff, we operate youth drop-in, street outreach, employment, and housing navigation and placement services for youth ages 12 to 24, successfully connecting with 900 youth per year.

Driven by a philosophy of "meeting youth where they are", HomePlate works towards meeting youth- identified education, housing, employment, medical, and other goals by leveraging The Circle of Courage, a positive youth development framework that integrates the cultural wisdom of tribal peoples, the practice wisdom of professional pioneers with troubled youth, and findings of modern youth development research.

HomePlate envisions a welcoming community where all youth feel a sense of belonging and value and one in which housing is safe, accessible, and sustainable. To realize this vision, our work is centered around open and honest communication, respect for the place our youth are on life's journey, compassion for the burdens they carry, a belief in their independence and power, and a space where they feel a sense of ownership and belonging. To learn more click here .

POSITION SUMMARY

The executive director (ED) leads the organization in effectively fulfilling the organization's mission, inspiring staff, board members, volunteers, funders, and partners to contribute to the organization's success. Under the supervision of the board of directors, the ED oversees all aspects of agency management and provides direct supervision of a 5-person leadership team. The ED serves as a champion and lead advocate for advancing stability for youth in unstable housing situations and focuses on community relations, equity and inclusion, team building, financial management, and strategic planning, and ensures that HomePlate maintains a positive reputation for its programs, services, and partnerships. And while no two days will be the same, we anticipate the incoming ED will focus their time, talents, and energy in the following key priorities:

Fundraising

• Serve as the organization's lead fundraiser with the support of a two-person development & communications team.
• Oversee organization's grant writing and reporting processes.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with key individual donors, business partners, and key public and private funding sources.
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual and long-term fundraising and communication plans that reinforce the organization's fundraising, program delivery, and advocacy efforts.
• Ensure quality, mission-driven, results-oriented programming.
• Lead the organization's learning, practices, policies, and procedures to continually increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of the organization's work.
• Provide direct supervision to director-level staff and mentorship on best practices for staff development.
• Ensure all staff members have timely performance reviews, maximizing staff morale and productivity and creating opportunities for employee development, advancement, and growth.
• Foster an organizational culture that embodies the organization's values.
• Serve as the lead ambassador for the organization and a champion of HomePlate's mission.
• Maintain and develop a broad spectrum of individual, private sector, and government relationships at the local, state, and national levels.
• Work collaboratively with key partners and coalitions.
• Participate in local, regional, and state committees, councils, advisory boards, and community groups.
• Keep the board, staff, and key stakeholders apprised of current legislation, trends, community issues and progress.
• In partnership with the Finance Director and the Director of Development and Communications, lead the strategic development of a diversified funding base that supports organizational priorities and financial sustainability.
• Ensure the organization produces sound budgets and sends timely financial statements to the Board of Directors
• Monitor the organization's compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the operation of nonprofit agencies and the use of public and private funding.
• Provide support to board members to enable them to fulfill their responsibilities and successfully govern the organization consistent with the organization's culture, values, and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Provide data, information, and expertise to support the board in making strategic, governance, and policy decisions.
• Participate in monthly board meetings and relevant committee meetings.
• Work with the board of directors to recruit and maintain an active and committed group.
• Communicate the needs and major accomplishments of the organization to the board.
• Collaborate with the board of directors to regularly evaluate and revise as necessary the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Lead the process, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of a strategic plan.
• In conjunction with staff, ensure that annual work plans are developed and implemented to meet the goals set forth in the strategic plan.
• ▪ Minimum of five years of relevant experience as a senior director in a nonprofit organization or in a relevant field in the public or private sector.
• ▪ Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, diverse environment and to cultivate equity and inclusion in every aspect of the organization's work.
• ▪ Firsthand and/or learned knowledge of systemic oppression and an internal commitment to actively challenging and dismantling systems of oppression in a strategic manner.
• ▪ Strong fiscal management skills, including experience in developing and managing budgets in excess of $500,000.
• ▪ Strong understanding of grant management, spending, and reporting.
• ▪ Minimum of two years of youth work experience.
• ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
• ▪ Ability to coach, counsel, supervise, and evaluate job performance of assigned staff in a timely, constructive, and collaborative manner.
• ▪ Ability and experience leading strategic planning and implementation.
• ▪ Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• ▪ Minimum of seven years of relevant experience as a senior director in a nonprofit organization or in a relevant field in the public or private sector.
• ▪ Experience successfully cultivating individual and corporate donors, writing successful proposals for federal, state, local, and private foundation grants, and effectively managing grants.
• ▪ Advocacy experience at the local and state levels.
• ▪ Experience working effectively with a board of directors.
• ▪ Knowledge of current and potential partners and community resources.
• ▪ Create a diverse and inclusive environment where all people feel welcomed.
• ▪ Involve people meaningfully and efficiently in planning and decision-making processes.
• ▪ Think creatively and serve as a thought leader.
• ▪ Identify people's strengths and create new opportunities for them to learn and contribute.
• ▪ Lead teams of people through change in a positive, forward-looking way.
• ▪ Solve problems in a constructive, opportunistic way.
• ▪ Facilitate difficult conversations that result in improved situations.
• ▪ Persuasive public speaking before large and small audiences.
• ▪ Create partnerships and collaborations - internally and externally.
• ▪ Understand the nuances of nonprofit management; lead organizational development.
• ▪ Understand nonprofit accounting; analyze financial statements.
• ▪ Ask people to donate money, goods, and time.
• ▪ Embrace technology.
• ▪ Manage crises with urgency and poise.

Staff Leadership / Equity and Inclusion / Organizational Culture

External Advocacy

Financial Management

Board Relations

Strategic Planning and Implementation

WHAT YOU BRING

HomePlate is committed to expanding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Research shows that communities of color, women, trans, and gender non-conforming people, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other marginalized candidates are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet all the qualifications listed. If you meet some of the key requirements below, and you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you soon.

Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience and core competencies, including:

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Preferred

Core Competencies

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual salary range is $100,000-$115,000 and includes the following benefits: employer paid medical (90%) and dental benefits for employee (100%) and 50% covered for dependents, $500 health reimbursement arrangement, short-term disability policy; SIMPLE IRA Retirement with 100% employer match up to 1% of salary (with potential to increase to 3%); PTO starting at 20 days, 9 paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid sabbatical leave, professional development opportunities, and a flexible 4-day per week work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

This role will remain open until we find the right match, however, priority will be given to applications received before June14, 2024. To be considered, please submit a cover letter addressed to Sheila Fink and a resume as a single PDF file at chriscannonconsulting.com.

You may direct questions or make referrals to Chris Cannon at [email protected] .

Additional Application Instructions

This role will remain open until we find the right match, however, priority will be given to applications received before June14, 2024. To be considered, please submit a cover letter addressed to Sheila Fink and a resume as a single PDF file at chriscannonconsulting.com.