Chief Executive Officer
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Job Location:
Leawood, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Were seeking an influential and forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to lead MHF into the next chapter of impact and innovation. This role will provide visionary strategic leadership for MHF overseeing operations operational staff and grant cycles while working in cooperation with the Jewish Community Foundation and as a member of the Jewish Funders Council. The CEO works closely with the MHF Board of Directors to advance our mission through innovative grantmaking and community engagement while fostering a culture of transparency accountability and partnership.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with MHFs mission and Trust Based Philanthropy principles; lead a small collaborative team in partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation CEO and staff.
- Community Representation: Serve as primary spokesperson for MHF cultivating relationships across the Jewish community diverse Kansas City neighborhoods and with funders and civic partners; initiate and oversee special projects approved by the Board.
- Grantmaking Oversight: Direct multiple annual grant cycles ensuring effective evaluation compliance and recordkeeping; identify impactful projects with staff and committees and lead innovative/incubation grantmaking.
- Program Management: Maintain a creative knowledgeable and community-focused approach to grantmaking strengthening relationships with grantees and partner organizations.
- Financial Stewardship: Partner with the Investment Committee to oversee the investment committee strategy and asset allocation; review the Investment Policy Statement annually monitor financial trends and ensure liquidity for strategic decisions.
- Budget & Compliance: Prepare and manage the annual budget provide regular financial reporting to the Board and ensure compliance with accounting legal tax and continuity requirements; maintain communication with constituent fund representatives/custodians.
- Board Collaboration: Provide timely information to the Board implement decisions and policies and actively participate in Board activities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with board members community stakeholders and grantees; represent MHF at community events and manage external communications.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience within an organization of similar size/scope; prior nonprofit experience ideal.
- Demonstrated success with strategic planning and execution investment oversight and committee work.
- Excellence in organizational management with the ability to work closely with a Board of Directors
- Strong presentation and communication skills; comfortable serving as lead spokesperson and relationship builder.
- Coalition building skills with the ability to work effectively across a variety of stakeholders.
- Substantial knowledge of Jewish culture and the Kansas City Jewish community.
- Excellent financial acumen with a demonstrated ability to manage and analyze budgets and financials.
- Strong understanding of grantmaking processes and the nonprofit sector.
- Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree or comparable experience preferred.
OMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal.
Please direct all inquiries to:
OMNI Human Resource Solutions
Michelle Anderson Vice President Executive Search
OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative Experience
- Google Suite
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