Executive Director Needed

Founded in 1986 as the Business & Industry Council and later renamed the Granville Education Foundation, the mission of the organization is to enhance studentperformance by providing resources and enrichment programs in partnership with thecommunity and Granville County Schools. We do this by focusing on initiatives inliteracy, technology, cultural arts and grants for creative teaching projects. TheExecutive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization.reporting: The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.board:serve as an ex officio member of the Board and its administrative committeeswork with each committee on long-range planning and core strategies for achievingassist the Executive Committee in identifying, interviewing, recruiting and orienting prospective new members for the Board and in monitoring Board performanceassist the Board of Directors in carrying out the fundraising plan for the Granvillegoalsprograms: Provide supervision and direction related to the Foundation's school programs and activitieswork with each committee on its goals for the program year and steps to achieving those goalswork with Granville County Schools staff to implement the school programs of the Foundationcommunicate to the Executive Committee the effectiveness of the school programs and the impact they make on student achievementadministration: Supervise office operations and direct all administrative functionsapprove all vouchers for expenditures within limits established by the Board andenter into contracts, leases or purchase agreements within limits established by Board policy with vendors for equipment, supplies and servicesprocure insurance to cover all liabilities as an employer, service provider and grantor, as well as coverage for our own office and staff health allowance Prepare annual organizational budget for approval by the Board and oversee the disbursement of fundsassist the Executive Committee in the development of individual program budgetssupervise gathering of financial data and send to outside payrollassist Treasurer in preparation of financial reports for Board of Directors and oversee banking procedures and cash flowcontract for annual audit by outside auditing firmprovide information for outside auditing firm to prepare reports to local, state andbudgeteddevelopment: Oversee financial development of the Granville Education Foundation and itsprogramsprepare development plan with Board fundraising committeesoversee Annual Giving Campaign and related developmental activities in support ofthe Foundation's operating budgetdevelop donor prospect lists and manage sameseek grant opportunities, write grant proposals, visit potential major donors andinstitutional funders soliciting major gifts for the Foundation and its programscorrespond with all donors and oversee receipting of all contributionspublic relations: Serve as the Foundation's representative in various public functionsserve as the primary spokesman for the Granville Education Foundationrepresent the Foundation in various media forums through interview and newsshare the Foundation's mission and vision through public appearances and local civiccreate and distribute a newsletter periodically to supporters and prospectivereleasesand social functions that attract individuals considered to be leaderssupporters of the organizationQUALIFICATIONS:Experience in face-to-face cultivation and solicitation a must. Excellent communication, computer proficiency and organizational skills required. Must be able to work well underpressure, manage and prioritize multiple tasks and have a flexible scheduled. TheExecutive Director must exhibit the ability to communicate the mission and vision of the Granville Education Foundation in a bold, passionate and compelling manner. Experience in managing volunteers and the ability to engage a wide range ofcommunity members. Bachelor's Degree required. Must be able to lift approximately 25pounds, have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.