Friends of the Children is seeking a passionate, committed leader to use their expertise, wisdom, vision, cultural knowledge, and connection to Stockton to launch and lead Friends of the Children in San Joaquin County. Our model is proven to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with paid professional mentors - 12+ years, no matter what. As Executive Director for our Stockton chapter, you will work with community leaders, schools, non-profit partners, and investors to significantly impact foster care and intergenerational poverty in the region.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working with community leaders, caregivers, families, and children, deeply understanding and having the ability to consider the unique challenges facing children and families in Stockton. The ideal candidate will also have good business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, a soft heart for kids, and unwavering hope for the impact our program can have for communities in the region. They will be equally skilled at leading strategic planning, reviewing financial statements, overseeing program evaluation, and securing financial support.

As executive director, you will be passionate about providing culturally sensitive and competent services to individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. The right leader will be fiercely committed to creating a culture of belonging and equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization's mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families, and communities. They will be aware of the challenges facing families in Stockton and committed to walking alongside them to help overcome obstacles and rewrite their stories.

Basic Function/Position Objective:

The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization Friends of the Children - Stockton. The Executive Director provides the overall leadership, management, strategic vision, and accountability for results for Friends of the Children - Stockton. The Executive Director must embody our values: Put Children First, Build Relationships on Love, Commit to Empowerment; Pursue Goals Relentlessly, and Demand Equity. To ensure sustainability, the Executive Director must have an entrepreneurial spirit as they establish and grow Friends of the Children in the region. They must have the strategic skills to envision what Friends of the Children - Stockton can become and the operational management capabilities to make it a reality.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Leadership:

Provide enthusiastic leadership, inspiration, strategic direction, focus, and long-term vision for the organization.
Be the lead fundraising champion and enthusiastic spokesperson, ambassador, and advocate for Friends of the Children - Stockton.
Model and ensure high professional and ethical standards throughout the organization.
Lead the organizational effort to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all staff and children.
Work closely with the National CEO and National staff to ensure that Friends of the Children - Stockton and National are working together as collaborators and that the program is administered with fidelity.
Collaborate with National and network leadership to promote and grow Friends of the Children both locally and across the country.
Demonstrated fundraising and development results.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making, organizational and time management, delegation, and follow-up skills.
Ability to develop, maintain, and inspire others to buy into the vision of a growing organization.

Required Education, Experience, and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Ten years' experience in non-profit or similar management and fundraising capacity, in progressively responsible roles.

Location: Stockton, California

Compensation: $140k-$160K (salary/incentive)

Cover Letter: Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey what you would contribute by being the Founding Executive Director at Friends of the Children - Stockton.

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how "One" changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what.

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