JOB SUMMARY

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV)  offers youth development programs to over 4,200 members, ages 3–14 at its nine (9) Clubs before and after school and during weekend youth sports leagues and summer camps. The Clubs are located on elementary and middle school campuses on long-term leases and joint use agreements with school districts in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills and Calabasas. There are plans to open additional facilities on elementary and middle school campuses throughout the next few years in the Conejo Valley and Las Virgenes Unified School Districts. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley relies upon two major sources of funding:1) fees paid by parents and 2) philanthropic support of individuals, corporations and foundations. The fees are paid in recognition of the value the Clubs provide in academic and enrichment programs. The philanthropic support enables the organization to sustain and grow its services, and provide the needed financial support to all members, including those with economic hardship, assuring no child is ever turned away. Funds generated for the Clubs help build a stronger future for the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), established in 1860, is a national non-profit youth organization comprising more than 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs – facilities that help approximately 3.6 million young people connect with opportunities for personal growth and achievement. BGCA is the fastest-growing youth development organization, and has chartered more than 1,500 new Clubs since 1997. Forbes, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and SmartMoney have all ranked BGCA among the top charitable organizations in America based on cost-effective use of donor dollars. For the last two years, Worth magazine ranked BGCA as one of America's top 100 charities, based on financial efficiency, strength of reputation, and program effectiveness. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is to enhance the lives of young people and their families by providing a positive environment that cultivates academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship. The Clubs offer young people what they need and want most: adults who respect and listen to them; a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves; and interesting, constructive activities that channel their energy into challenging pursuits. All Boys & Girls Club programs are based on a youth development strategy that builds self-confidence and self-esteem, and fosters a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness and influence. Club members choose which areas they like from several program areas.

All programs have a youth development professional for supervision. Program activities are offered in five core areas:

1. Character and Leadership Development This area empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process and respect their own and others' cultural identities.

2. Education and Career Development Enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology.

3. Health and Life Skills Develops young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and develop the competencies to live successfully as self-sufficient adults.

4. The Arts Enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual and tactile arts and crafts, performing arts and creative writing.

5. Sports, Fitness and Recreation This area develops fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

The successful Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leading and managing the strategic direction, operations and finances of the Clubs, in support of its mission and outcomes. In addition to providing overall direction to the staff, a main area of responsibility for the CEO, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, is fundraising and setting revenue generation strategy and goals, securing and allocating sufficient resources to sustain the Clubs’ mission and operational requirements while aiming for endowment growth. The CEO will serve as a leadership figure and role model, establishing effective policies and procedures for the organization and managing and mentoring staff and encouraging their growth; create and implement cutting-edge marketing and brand initiatives to raise awareness of the Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission and work in the community; and provide support and guidance to the organization’s volunteer boards to promote organizational best practices in nonprofit governance.

Fundraising and Resource Development

• Provide executive leadership to the organization’s long-term fundraising efforts to secure significant investments from high-net-worth individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Personally develop a network of donors and generate significant new funds per year from new personal contacts.
• Ensure annual budget is funded and organization has adequate cash flow.
• Oversee the development of financial strategic plans and actively participate in cultivation and solicitation visits with development staff and board members.
• Oversee Resource Development staff to cohesively plan, support and carry out the Resource Development requirements of BGCGCV.

Organizational Leadership and Management

• Provide inspiring leadership to the organization and ensure the internal culture supports the mission and promotes synergy and collaboration across the organization.
• Effectively partner with the Board, staff and other key constituencies to address complex problems and improve youth outcomes.
• Ensure the continued development and management of a professional and progressive organization, mentoring staff and encouraging their growth.
• Demonstrate an energetic, entrepreneurial nature that combines leadership and intellectual curiosity with practical management skills.
• Ensure establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Empower the Board of Directors, Club staff and volunteers to embolden the organization’s mission, principles, purpose and presence in the local community.
• Ensure programs, services and activities support youth development outcomes.
• Ensure productive and effective staff performance, managing the performance of management level professionals.

Strategic Planning

• Oversee a strategic planning process that is instituted and results in the development and implementation of a quality strategic plan.
• Oversee the identification and evaluation of opportunities for improvement and implement plans for improvements.
• Communicate regularly with Board of Directors as to progress, changes and developments with respect to goals in the strategic plan.
• Integrate BGCGCV’s strategic plan to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America Strategic Plan.

Financial Management and Operations

• Ensure all operations are strategically aligned with BGCGCV’s overall strategic plan, aligning all human and financial resources to ensure the highest impact and implementation.
• Assure the accuracy and integrity of BGCGCV’s financial information, reporting and disclosure requirements, internal control and management information systems.
• Engage program staff to ensure that programs are aligned with the organization’s vision, and are rigorously evaluated, creating maximum return on investment.
• Ensure development, implementation and monitoring of the Clubs’ annual budget in collaboration with financial management staff.
• Ensure all necessary administrative and operational systems are in place to support effective operations.
• Regularly assess services and operations to ensure a sustainable model for the future.

Board Engagement and Development

• Ensure the achievement of objectives established by the Board of Directors, including budget and strategic plan.
• Identify, recruit and develop effective board members.
• Ensure active participation by board members and support effective board roles and functioning.
• Oversee staff liaisons to Board committees to ensure they are provided with the information and support necessary to fulfill their objectives.
• Maintain a transparent relationship with the Board, and work collaboratively with Board members to set the organization’s strategic direction and policies.
• Work with Board and staff leadership to recruit and cultivate new Board members and committee chairs that best fit the organization's values and growth objectives.
• Provide regular reports on all strategic, operational and programmatic matters.
• Serve as a resource to the organization's board committees; ensure that all committees have goals and objectives; and facilitate the coordination and communication of committee work throughout the organization.

Technology

• Ensure the development and implementation of plans for updating existing technology and resources.
• Ensure the acquisition and allocation of funds for implementing and updating existing technology and resources.
• Ensure the maintenance of Club technology and information management systems. Partnership Development
• Inspire and engage potential and current donors, external community groups, parents, students, school officials, public officials and other important constituencies to scale up the organization’s impact and reach among youth, helping them to be successful and to be civically engaged in their communities.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with other education and youth-serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations.
• Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increase visibility of Club programs, services and activities and maintain good public relations.
• Serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson, brand champion and advocate, increasing BGCGCV’s visibility and reputation.
• Create recognition as a community "go to" organization for youth services.
• Assess the opportunity and develop a plan to maximize the impact on the community independent of how the organization has previously operated. Relationships
• Maintain contact with Board of Directors, club staff, volunteers and club members.
• Maintain contact with potential and current donors, external community groups, school officials, parents and others as required. *May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

The CEO must be a passionate advocate of BGCGCV’s mission, and be committed to improving outcomes for all youth. The organization is seeking a highly credible, proven and proactive professional with at least 5-10 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit and/or for-profit sectors. S/he should have an ability to provide innovative, business-savvy leadership to an affiliate of a nationally renowned youth-serving nonprofit organization.

Additional key professional experiences/qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is desirable.

• Experience developing and implementing strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.
• Demonstrated ability to personally generate significant revenues through sales or fundraising activities.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial and adaptable; has an ability to build and leverage new and innovative approaches to business development and planning.
• Ability to work with a board of directors with the ability to cultivate board relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, objectively review and lead staff in a professional and encouraging manner.
• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and delegation.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills with demonstrated success as a proactive spokesperson.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies.
• High degree of asset management proficiency including financial resources and property.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
• Strong public speaking, community engagement and a proven ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including families, youth, public officials, donors, peer nonprofits and educational institutions.
• Experience monitoring and measuring the impact of change on the organization’s overall strategy; knows how to achieve balance between strategy and execution.
• Leverages available technology to continually improve efficiency, enhance innovation and maximize quality of work.

COMPENSATION Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To inquire further about the opportunity, please contact our search consultants at Korn Ferry by email at BGCConejoValley@kornferry.com