Executive Director ACLU of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina
ABOUT ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation's guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU NC) takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. While recognized as one of the nation's leading public interest law firms, the ACLU's strength lies in an integrated advocacy approach which requires collaboration between legal, advocacy, public education, and communications staff on comprehensive strategies to maximize impact.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina the ACLU NC is supported by approximately 25,000 members in North Carolina. The organization is financially sound, has a very active legislative and legal agenda, and is in a position to grow its donor base, membership, and staff.
For more information on the ACLU of North Carolina please visit their website.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director of the ACLU NC will serve as the chief executive officer with primary responsibility for managing the organization's day-to-day activities and operations, leading the organization's fund development efforts, directing the work of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the ACLU NC. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that its internal and external communications, fund development, and programs are meeting the current and emergent needs and interests of its constituents.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director will have a working knowledge of civil rights, liberties issues and policies, and be a leader and manager who is adept at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. The individual must be an outstanding communicator who is able to convey effectively the mission and activities of the ACLU NC to a variety of constituencies, as well as to the broader public.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will have the following professional skills, qualities, and competencies:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the ACLU's values, mission, and goals, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties issues and their implications;
Proven managerial, fund development, and financial management experience in the private, not-for-profit, or public sectors;
Success supervising and mentoring staff and supporting professional and leadership development;
Excellent communicator and writer with experience as a spokesperson who can articulate messages to different audiences, including but not limited to state and local forums, conferences, and print journalists and broadcast media; ability to inspire and mobilize individuals through communication;
Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to exercise diplomacy are critical; ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse staff including remote colleagues, coalitions and community groups, motivate volunteers, work across the political spectrum, and value differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance;
Ability to think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment and lead change;
A track record of extensive leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, including race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability;
Strong diversity, equity, and inclusion analyses and commitments as well as experience successfully leading the integration of DEI throughout organizational policies, practices, management, and culture;
Experience connecting organizations to resources and external opportunities; a successful track record of raising funds from a variety of sources.
CONTACT
Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Trisha Sutrisno and Amber Gomes are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please visit this link or email tsutrisno@koyapartners.com or agomes@koyapartners.com . All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of North Carolina encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to arrest or conviction, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability and veteran status.
ABOUT KOYA LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
Koya Leadership Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.
For more information about Koya Leadership Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.
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Executive Director ACLU of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina
ABOUT ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation's guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU NC) takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. While recognized as one of the nation's leading public interest law firms, the ACLU's strength lies in an integrated advocacy approach which requires collaboration between legal, advocacy, public education, and communications staff on comprehensive strategies to maximize impact.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina the ACLU NC is supported by approximately 25,000 members in North Carolina. The organization is financially sound, has a very active legislative and legal agenda, and is in a position to grow its donor base, membership, and staff.
For more information on the ACLU of North Carolina please visit their website.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director of the ACLU NC will serve as the chief executive officer with primary responsibility for managing the organization's day-to-day activities and operations, leading the organization's fund development efforts, directing the work of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the ACLU NC. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that its internal and external communications, fund development, and programs are meeting the current and emergent needs and interests of its constituents.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director will have a working knowledge of civil rights, liberties issues and policies, and be a leader and manager who is adept at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. The individual must be an outstanding communicator who is able to convey effectively the mission and activities of the ACLU NC to a variety of constituencies, as well as to the broader public.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will have the following professional skills, qualities, and competencies:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the ACLU's values, mission, and goals, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties issues and their implications;
Proven managerial, fund development, and financial management experience in the private, not-for-profit, or public sectors;
Success supervising and mentoring staff and supporting professional and leadership development;
Excellent communicator and writer with experience as a spokesperson who can articulate messages to different audiences, including but not limited to state and local forums, conferences, and print journalists and broadcast media; ability to inspire and mobilize individuals through communication;
Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to exercise diplomacy are critical; ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse staff including remote colleagues, coalitions and community groups, motivate volunteers, work across the political spectrum, and value differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance;
Ability to think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment and lead change;
A track record of extensive leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, including race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability;
Strong diversity, equity, and inclusion analyses and commitments as well as experience successfully leading the integration of DEI throughout organizational policies, practices, management, and culture;
Experience connecting organizations to resources and external opportunities; a successful track record of raising funds from a variety of sources.
CONTACT
Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Trisha Sutrisno and Amber Gomes are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please visit this link or email tsutrisno@koyapartners.com or agomes@koyapartners.com . All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of North Carolina encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to arrest or conviction, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability and veteran status.
ABOUT KOYA LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
Koya Leadership Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.
For more information about Koya Leadership Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.
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Executive Director ACLU of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama
About ACLU of Alabama
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama (ACLU-AL) seeks a dynamic, experienced, chief executive to lead and significantly expand a civil liberties agenda throughout Alabama. The ACLU-AL is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization (comprised of two separate corporate entities, the ACLU of Alabama and the ACLU of Alabama Foundation) which uses legal, legislative and public education approaches to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional issues involving individual rights and freedoms, including free speech, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, prison conditions, and more. The ACLU-AL is an affiliate of the national ACLU, the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation's Bill of Rights.
For over fifty years, the ACLU-AL has been one of this area's premier public advocacy organizations. Based in Montgomery, the state's capitol, the ACLU-AL has an operating budget of over $800,000. The organization is led by a twenty-one-member Board of Directors and a professional staff of nine and one office support staff.
To learn more about the work of the ACLU of Alabama, the ACLU, and the civil liberties they uphold please visit their website.
The Opportunity
The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer of the ACLU-AL, with primary responsibility for managing the organization's day-to-day activities and operations, leading the organization's fund development efforts, directing the work of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the ACLU-AL. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that its internal and external communications, fund development, and programs are meeting the current and emergent needs and interests of its constituents.
The Executive Director will have a working knowledge of civil liberties issues and policies and be a leader and manager who is adept at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. The individual must be an outstanding communicator who is able to convey effectively the mission and activities of the ACLU to a variety of constituencies, as well as to the broader public.
The ACLU-AL is poised for growth with additional staff members to be hired.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership and Vision
Serve as an effective and visible spokesperson for the ACLU-AL, articulating the organization's history, programs, and mission. Represent the organization in the media, increase public awareness and broaden the organization's reputation to strategic constituents;
Establish a clear vision for the continued growth and expansion of the ACLU-AL. Provide direction to guide programs that align with the organization's vision;
Lead the organization's fund development efforts – utilize a staff-driven program model that focuses on increasing the number and capacity of major donors;
Initiate and strengthen relationships and collaborations with organizations and leaders who are connected to the ACLU-AL's mission and purpose;
Work in partnership with the board and staff to carry out policies approved by the Board of Directors.
General Management, Finance and Administration and Program
Ensure by effective management and leadership that the day-to-day operations are professionally and efficiently organized and administered;
Direct legal, legislative, and communications programs;
Oversee the organization's financial operations; oversee the budgetary process and ensure that sound financial controls are in place;
Motivate and maintain a cohesive staff ensuring that there is strong internal communication and coordination; recruit new staff when appropriate and evaluate performance;
Use technology to facilitate organizational management, fundraising, public education, and lobbying.
Board Relations
Implement policies, programs, goals, and objectives as established by the board;
Work with the board to identify and help recruit new board members who will add diversity to the board and whose talents, interests and commitment will help to further the mission of the ACLU-AL;
Regularly brief the board on the status of the organization;
Engage the board in meaningful participation to further the organization's goals.
Candidate Profile
Ideal Experience
The Executive Director should have the following experience and qualifications:
Proven managerial, problem-solving, strategic planning, fund development and financial management experience in the private, not-for-profit, or public sectors;
Credibility and experience to connect the ACLU-AL to resources and opportunities outside the organization; a successful track record of raising money from a variety of sources; major donor experience is preferred;
Proven and successful track record in creating and implementing programs; experience creating partnerships and collaborations;
A history of communicating effectively in writing and verbally, including excellent public speaking skills for both formal and extemporaneous presentations; ability to represent the ACLU-AL to a broad public;
A record of success working in partnership with a board and staff of diverse personalities and talents;
Five years of professional experience and a Bachelor's degree are minimum requirements.
Ideal Characteristics
Ideally, the successful candidate will have many, if not all, of the following characteristics:
Personally committed to advancing the ACLU-AL's values, mission, goals and programs, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties issues and their implications;
A commitment to racial diversity, equity and inclusion;
A working knowledge of Alabama politics, judicial system, and social justice nonprofit landscape;
A dedicated leader and representative who can translate vision into action; someone who is passionate about networking and representing the organization to critical constituencies including ACLU-AL members, the public, government, and the media;
A person who is intelligent and inspiring; able to conceptualize, express ideas, and anticipate and act on events which may create opportunities for the ACLU-AL;
An entrepreneur who is creative, strategic, resourceful and politically astute; someone who understands the values of creating partnerships with other organizations as a way of accomplishing the ACLU-AL's goals;
An energetic person who can handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities; a self-starter and finisher;
A team player who inspires collaboration and functions decisively; flexible and well-organized;
Outgoing and straightforward; one who shares information easily; listens as well as gives advice; respects the abilities of others.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits include paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, 401(k), life and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays.
Contact
Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Trisha Sutrisno and Amber Gomes are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please visit this link or email tsutrisno@koyapartners.com or agomes@koyapartners.com . All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The ACLU of Alabama is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity for all qualified people who desire to use their skills and abilities in their workplace, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, age, religion or disability.
About Koya Leadership Partners
Koya Leadership Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.
For more information about Koya Leadership Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com PI119328116
Full Time
Executive Director ACLU of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama
About ACLU of Alabama
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama (ACLU-AL) seeks a dynamic, experienced, chief executive to lead and significantly expand a civil liberties agenda throughout Alabama. The ACLU-AL is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization (comprised of two separate corporate entities, the ACLU of Alabama and the ACLU of Alabama Foundation) which uses legal, legislative and public education approaches to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional issues involving individual rights and freedoms, including free speech, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, prison conditions, and more. The ACLU-AL is an affiliate of the national ACLU, the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation's Bill of Rights.
For over fifty years, the ACLU-AL has been one of this area's premier public advocacy organizations. Based in Montgomery, the state's capitol, the ACLU-AL has an operating budget of over $800,000. The organization is led by a twenty-one-member Board of Directors and a professional staff of nine and one office support staff.
To learn more about the work of the ACLU of Alabama, the ACLU, and the civil liberties they uphold please visit their website.
The Opportunity
The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer of the ACLU-AL, with primary responsibility for managing the organization's day-to-day activities and operations, leading the organization's fund development efforts, directing the work of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the ACLU-AL. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that its internal and external communications, fund development, and programs are meeting the current and emergent needs and interests of its constituents.
The Executive Director will have a working knowledge of civil liberties issues and policies and be a leader and manager who is adept at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility. The individual must be an outstanding communicator who is able to convey effectively the mission and activities of the ACLU to a variety of constituencies, as well as to the broader public.
The ACLU-AL is poised for growth with additional staff members to be hired.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership and Vision
Serve as an effective and visible spokesperson for the ACLU-AL, articulating the organization's history, programs, and mission. Represent the organization in the media, increase public awareness and broaden the organization's reputation to strategic constituents;
Establish a clear vision for the continued growth and expansion of the ACLU-AL. Provide direction to guide programs that align with the organization's vision;
Lead the organization's fund development efforts – utilize a staff-driven program model that focuses on increasing the number and capacity of major donors;
Initiate and strengthen relationships and collaborations with organizations and leaders who are connected to the ACLU-AL's mission and purpose;
Work in partnership with the board and staff to carry out policies approved by the Board of Directors.
General Management, Finance and Administration and Program
Ensure by effective management and leadership that the day-to-day operations are professionally and efficiently organized and administered;
Direct legal, legislative, and communications programs;
Oversee the organization's financial operations; oversee the budgetary process and ensure that sound financial controls are in place;
Motivate and maintain a cohesive staff ensuring that there is strong internal communication and coordination; recruit new staff when appropriate and evaluate performance;
Use technology to facilitate organizational management, fundraising, public education, and lobbying.
Board Relations
Implement policies, programs, goals, and objectives as established by the board;
Work with the board to identify and help recruit new board members who will add diversity to the board and whose talents, interests and commitment will help to further the mission of the ACLU-AL;
Regularly brief the board on the status of the organization;
Engage the board in meaningful participation to further the organization's goals.
Candidate Profile
Ideal Experience
The Executive Director should have the following experience and qualifications:
Proven managerial, problem-solving, strategic planning, fund development and financial management experience in the private, not-for-profit, or public sectors;
Credibility and experience to connect the ACLU-AL to resources and opportunities outside the organization; a successful track record of raising money from a variety of sources; major donor experience is preferred;
Proven and successful track record in creating and implementing programs; experience creating partnerships and collaborations;
A history of communicating effectively in writing and verbally, including excellent public speaking skills for both formal and extemporaneous presentations; ability to represent the ACLU-AL to a broad public;
A record of success working in partnership with a board and staff of diverse personalities and talents;
Five years of professional experience and a Bachelor's degree are minimum requirements.
Ideal Characteristics
Ideally, the successful candidate will have many, if not all, of the following characteristics:
Personally committed to advancing the ACLU-AL's values, mission, goals and programs, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties issues and their implications;
A commitment to racial diversity, equity and inclusion;
A working knowledge of Alabama politics, judicial system, and social justice nonprofit landscape;
A dedicated leader and representative who can translate vision into action; someone who is passionate about networking and representing the organization to critical constituencies including ACLU-AL members, the public, government, and the media;
A person who is intelligent and inspiring; able to conceptualize, express ideas, and anticipate and act on events which may create opportunities for the ACLU-AL;
An entrepreneur who is creative, strategic, resourceful and politically astute; someone who understands the values of creating partnerships with other organizations as a way of accomplishing the ACLU-AL's goals;
An energetic person who can handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities; a self-starter and finisher;
A team player who inspires collaboration and functions decisively; flexible and well-organized;
Outgoing and straightforward; one who shares information easily; listens as well as gives advice; respects the abilities of others.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits include paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, 401(k), life and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays.
Contact
Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Trisha Sutrisno and Amber Gomes are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please visit this link or email tsutrisno@koyapartners.com or agomes@koyapartners.com . All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The ACLU of Alabama is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity for all qualified people who desire to use their skills and abilities in their workplace, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, age, religion or disability.
About Koya Leadership Partners
Koya Leadership Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.
For more information about Koya Leadership Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com PI119328116
Executive Director ACLU of Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas
About ACLU of Arkansas
ACLU of Arkansas (ACLU of AR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses legal, legislative and public education methods to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional rights including free speech, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, economic rights, and more.
The ACLU of AR is a local affiliate of the National ACLU. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, the ACLU of AR has not only the opportunity, but also the responsibility, to further education about civil liberties and to advocate for individual and community rights in Arkansas. The affiliate maintains an operating budget of approximately $1 million, is led by a Board of Directors and a staff of six, and is additionally supported by the ACLU's national Strategic Affiliate Initiative (SAI), which deploys significant resources to build the infrastructure and programs of the ACLU of AR.
For more information on the ACLU of Arkansas, please visit their website .
The Opportunity
The ACLU of Arkansas seeks an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead a strategic and effective civil liberties agenda throughout Arkansas.
The Executive Director will have primary responsibility for managing the organization's day-to-day operations, leading fundraising efforts, directing the work and development of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the organization. The Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that its internal and external communications, fund development, and programs are meeting the current needs and interests of its constituents.
The Executive Director's essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Leadership and Operational Management
Provide coordination and oversight of programmatic activities to include legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy programs to preserve and extend civil liberties in accordance with strategic goals;
Oversee fiscal planning, budgetary planning, and ensure the affiliate maintains compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding nonprofit organizations;
Foster the organization's relationships with local communities and grassroots organizations, as well as with federal, state, and local agencies (such as DOJ, FBI, State Attorney General, Legislature, EEOC, and local offices of human rights), and with other civil rights advocacy organizations;
Establish a clear vision for the continued growth and expansion of the ACLU of AR; provide direction to guide programs in new areas and with new and expanding populations within the state.
Fundraising
Lead the organization's development efforts – use a staff-driven program model that focuses on increasing the number and capacity of major donors;
Ensure continuity of funding and pursue new funding sources.
External Relations
Represent the priorities of the ACLU of AR as the lead official representative of the organization to the press and public, articulating the organization's positions and communicating its mission to increase the organization's visibility and public's understanding of the work;
Maintain and encourage relationships with legal and social science scholars, educators, activists, civil liberties/civil rights and social change advocates so that the Board and staff have the expertise and knowledge they need to confront a wide range of policies and challenges;
Lead a communications strategy that values a diverse set of voices to represent the organization's positions on its work.
Board Relations
Recommend new policies, programs, goals, and objectives to the Board;
Work with the Board to identify and help recruit new Board members who will add diversity to the Board and whose talents, interests, and commitment will help to further the ACLU's mission;
Regularly brief the Board on the status of the organization;
Engage the Board in meaningful participation to further the organization's goals.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the ACLU's values, mission, and goals, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties issues and their implications;
Ten years of professional experience preferred, with proven managerial experience in the private, not-for-profit, and/or public sectors; nonprofit experience is preferred;
Ability to think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgement and lead change;
Experience connecting to resources and opportunities offered by external entities and a successful track record of raising funds from a variety of sources;
Facilitative and collaborative leadership style, proven ability to work in a dynamic team and build working partnerships;
Success supervising and mentoring staff and supporting professional and leadership development; experience developing staff work plans and maintaining oversight of staff and volunteers to implement strategic priority initiatives;
Experience identifying areas for potential growth and creating a collaborative strategy that leverages staff, volunteer, and board talents to capitalize on new opportunities to further the mission of the ACLU of AR across the state;
Excellent communicator and writer with experience as a spokesperson who can articulate messages to different audiences including, but not limited to, state and local forums and conferences; ability to inspire and mobilize individuals, as well as print journalists and broadcast media;
Possessing maturity, professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to exercise diplomacy are critical; ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse staff including remote colleagues, coalitions and community groups, motivate volunteers, work across the political spectrum, and value differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstances.
Compensation and Benefits
ACLU of AR offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU of AR's compensation scale.
Contact
Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Trisha Sutrisno and Amber Gomes are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please visit https://talent-profile.koyapartners.com/search/3893 or email tsutrisno@koyapartners.com or agomes@koyapartners.com. All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Arkansas encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to arrest or conviction, race, colors, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
About Koya Leadership Partners
Koya Leadership Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.
For more information about Koya Leadership Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.
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Full Time
Executive Director ACLU of Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas
About ACLU of Arkansas
ACLU of Arkansas (ACLU of AR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses legal, legislative and public education methods to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional rights including free speech, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, economic rights, and more.
The ACLU of AR is a local affiliate of the National ACLU. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, the ACLU of AR has not only the opportunity, but also the responsibility, to further education about civil liberties and to advocate for individual and community rights in Arkansas. The affiliate maintains an operating budget of approximately $1 million, is led by a Board of Directors and a staff of six, and is additionally supported by the ACLU's national Strategic Affiliate Initiative (SAI), which deploys significant resources to build the infrastructure and programs of the ACLU of AR.
For more information on the ACLU of Arkansas, please visit their website .
The Opportunity
The ACLU of Arkansas seeks an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead a strategic and effective civil liberties agenda throughout Arkansas.
The Executive Director will have primary responsibility for managing the organization's day-to-day operations, leading fundraising efforts, directing the work and development of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the organization. The Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and that its internal and external communications, fund development, and programs are meeting the current needs and interests of its constituents.
The Executive Director's essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Leadership and Operational Management
Provide coordination and oversight of programmatic activities to include legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy programs to preserve and extend civil liberties in accordance with strategic goals;
Oversee fiscal planning, budgetary planning, and ensure the affiliate maintains compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding nonprofit organizations;
Foster the organization's relationships with local communities and grassroots organizations, as well as with federal, state, and local agencies (such as DOJ, FBI, State Attorney General, Legislature, EEOC, and local offices of human rights), and with other civil rights advocacy organizations;
Establish a clear vision for the continued growth and expansion of the ACLU of AR; provide direction to guide programs in new areas and with new and expanding populations within the state.
Fundraising
Lead the organization's development efforts – use a staff-driven program model that focuses on increasing the number and capacity of major donors;
Ensure continuity of funding and pursue new funding sources.
External Relations
Represent the priorities of the ACLU of AR as the lead official representative of the organization to the press and public, articulating the organization's positions and communicating its mission to increase the organization's visibility and public's understanding of the work;
Maintain and encourage relationships with legal and social science scholars, educators, activists, civil liberties/civil rights and social change advocates so that the Board and staff have the expertise and knowledge they need to confront a wide range of policies and challenges;
Lead a communications strategy that values a diverse set of voices to represent the organization's positions on its work.
Board Relations
Recommend new policies, programs, goals, and objectives to the Board;
Work with the Board to identify and help recruit new Board members who will add diversity to the Board and whose talents, interests, and commitment will help to further the ACLU's mission;
Regularly brief the Board on the status of the organization;
Engage the Board in meaningful participation to further the organization's goals.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the ACLU's values, mission, and goals, with an understanding of the range of civil liberties issues and their implications;
Ten years of professional experience preferred, with proven managerial experience in the private, not-for-profit, and/or public sectors; nonprofit experience is preferred;
Ability to think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgement and lead change;
Experience connecting to resources and opportunities offered by external entities and a successful track record of raising funds from a variety of sources;
Facilitative and collaborative leadership style, proven ability to work in a dynamic team and build working partnerships;
Success supervising and mentoring staff and supporting professional and leadership development; experience developing staff work plans and maintaining oversight of staff and volunteers to implement strategic priority initiatives;
Experience identifying areas for potential growth and creating a collaborative strategy that leverages staff, volunteer, and board talents to capitalize on new opportunities to further the mission of the ACLU of AR across the state;
Excellent communicator and writer with experience as a spokesperson who can articulate messages to different audiences including, but not limited to, state and local forums and conferences; ability to inspire and mobilize individuals, as well as print journalists and broadcast media;
Possessing maturity, professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to exercise diplomacy are critical; ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse staff including remote colleagues, coalitions and community groups, motivate volunteers, work across the political spectrum, and value differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstances.
Compensation and Benefits
ACLU of AR offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU of AR's compensation scale.
Contact
Koya Leadership Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Trisha Sutrisno and Amber Gomes are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this role please visit https://talent-profile.koyapartners.com/search/3893 or email tsutrisno@koyapartners.com or agomes@koyapartners.com. All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Arkansas encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to arrest or conviction, race, colors, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
About Koya Leadership Partners
Koya Leadership Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.
For more information about Koya Leadership Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.
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