Chief Executive Officer - Family Equality : Job Details

Chief Executive OfficerRemote, USFamily Equality seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into a new era of influence and impact. The CEO is responsible for all financial, operational, administrative, policy, and advocacy aspects of the daily organizational management of the agency, including but not limited to fundraising, public relations, financial management, organizational development, and staffing. This executive leader liaises with national, state, regional, and local organizations and coordinates the contributions of diverse groups of board members, donors, staff, and allied organizations.The CEO works under authority granted by the Board of Directors to define priorities, build and develop a strategic vision and objectives, implement a forthcoming Strategic Plan, and ensure programmatic and fiscal accountability, all in the interest of organizational growth.Among the CEO's most meaningful priorities will be to ensure our continued focus on achieving excellence in diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging (DEIB). It is paramount to the Family Equality community that our talented professionals and volunteers represent all people and communities we serve, especially BIPOC families, and that our collective work and individual contributions are exceedingly inclusive of all identities.Essential Job FunctionsOrganizational Development

• Prepare and present an annual budget to the Board of Directors, maintaining fiscal responsibility for the annual budget and reporting to the Board regularly.
• Provide leadership in developing organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and other staff and carry out plans and policies as authorized by the Board.
• In partnership with the Board, facilitate a periodic, comprehensive strategic planning process to identify the organization's overarching vision and strategic objectives for the near-term.

Finance, Management, and Administration

• Oversee and manage financial consultant for the effective management of the annual budget.
• Ensure programmatic and fiscal accountability and compliance with federal, state, local laws.

Policy + Program Leadership and Oversight

• Oversee and advise a bold, progressive, comprehensive policy agenda, working collaboratively with other movement leaders to advance the cause of LGBTQ+ equality for families and families-to-be through legislative and regulatory reform.

Development + Fundraising

• Serve as the organization's primary fundraiser and donor steward.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with philanthropic organizations, government agencies, corporate sponsorships, and other stakeholders to secure funding, resources, and support for Family Equality initiatives.

Board Relations

• Identify the organization's overall vision and trajectory in partnership with the Board.
• Guide the Board of Directors through periodic enterprise-level strategic planning exercises.

External + Public Relations

• Act as the key face and voice of the organization and our mission for media outlets, speaking engagements, major donors, and funders.
• Build and oversee the implementation of communications and marketing mechanisms and plans to strategically engage media outlets and elevate the profile of the organization.

QualificationsEducation + Experience Requirements

• Proven track record of visionary leadership and strategic growth in the nonprofit, policy, or advocacy sectors, with a minimum of seven years of senior or executive leadership experience.
• At least 10-15 years of overall professional work experience with progressively increasing responsibility.

Skills + Competencies

• Proven experience in fiscal management with an organization of comparable size and complexity; exceptional skills in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present and speak publicly on relevant issues, to articulate a compelling vision, build consensus, and inspire action among diverse audiences.

Compensation + BenefitsThe expected salary range for this CEO position is approximately $225,000-$250,000. Family Equality is committed to paying its staff equitably. The following is an overview of some of the benefits made available to eligible employees from the first day to the last day of employment:

• One hundred percent employer-paid group health premium for individual employee.
• Dental + Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Spending Account (HSA) options.
• Three weeks paid vacation, ten days health time, three personal days.

EEO + Diversity, Equity, and InclusionFamily Equality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Submission Instructions(read carefully)To apply, please visit this link. All expressions of interest should be made via this application.