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Chief Executive OfficerJapanese American Service Committee (JASC) • Chicago, IL, United States
Chief Executive Officer
Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) • Chicago, IL, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Mission : Be mission-focused, working effectively and collaboratively to establish JASC’s culture and standards of excellence required to serve its mission. Operations : Oversee the management of operations to ensure efficient systems, processes and an organizational structure that allows team members to accomplish goals laid out in the strategic plan. Budget : Ensure the organization maintains strong financial health with proper financial management of its budget, investments, fundraising, and risk profile. People : Effectively provide direction, motivate, oversee, and hold accountable JASC’s staff to deliver on operational and strategic plans. Coach and develop people to achieve their professional goals. Work with the Board to establish budgetary priorities and manage the annual budget while maximizing its impact; monitor JASC’s financial performance and report to the Board. Establish financial plans to identify pathways for growth and sustainability. Ensure legal compliance, accountability, and proper risk management. Properly manage the organization’s investments, grants, gifts, and overall portfolio. The CEO will play a critical role in leading and executing on JASC’s fund development plan that supports the organization’s goals, both short and long term. Lead creative strategies to grow JASC’s donor base, secure grants, plan events, engage corporate sponsors and other donors, and find innovative ways to promote support for the organization’s work. Support the organization in the completion of the Serve, Preserve, Grow Campaign; work with the Board and team to build on the momentum established with donors. In collaboration with the Board and senior staff, lead the cultivation and solicitation of significant donors; identify opportunities to engage and solicit new donors. Oversee the execution of all marketing and communications efforts, working with senior staff to ensure creative and consistent communication with JASC stakeholders. Develop and support a strong Board of Directors; work collaboratively with JASC’s Board Chair to develop a strategic vision for engagement and recruitment. Serve as an advisor and resource to the Board in the areas of program, fundraising, governance, and finance; cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board. Seek and cultivate relationships on behalf of JASC with individuals who might serve as Board members. Provide ongoing reports to the Board on finance, fundraising, program delivery and team management. Work with the JASC Board Chair to prepare for Board Meetings. Affinity, inherent passion, and understanding of JASC’s community; familiarity with Japanese American history and cultural dynamics and a passion for preserving community history. Related nonprofit, public administration, or related business experience; experience in education or archival work a plus. Experience leading strategic planning, setting a vision, and ability to operationalize that vision, working at the strategic or tactical level as necessary. A strong track record of working with boards and staff to deliver short and long term goals. Proven experience in management, administration, systems development, budgeting and staff management. Experience managing and building effective teams and serving as an effective internal leader. Experience in an externally-facing leadership role. An ability to cultivate effective relationships with and mobilize the engagement of a wide variety of stakeholders (donors, staff, corporate sponsors, government officials, audiences, scholars and academic institutions, the national and international arts community, the media). Experience and familiarity with funding environments. Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs. Vision, an ability to see potential and develop plans to expand an organization’s programs and reach. Developed leadership skills; a flexible self-starter who is nimble and able to navigate thoughtfully through change. Excellent communication skills with a broad range of constituents. A developed understanding of how to develop operational complexity as an organization grows. A collaborative, solutions-oriented work style that demonstrates initiative and sound judgment. An ability to make persuasive presentations to assist in the development of relationships for JASC. Self-awareness and empathy; a healthy combination of confidence and humility, political savvy, and a sense of humor. An authentic commitment to JASC’s work and accomplishments. Self-motivation, integrity, sound judgement.
The Role
JASC is at an inflection point. With its 77-year history as inspiration, an exciting new space, and a foundation of successful programs and community supporters, the organization is poised to take its impact to the next level. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a visionary leader who is future-focused and capable of thoughtfully building upon JASC’s legacy. The CEO will be an inspiring and seasoned executive leader who is entrepreneurial, a convener of ideas and people, and has a proven track record of delivering on strategic plans. By virtue of assuming the CEO position, this individual will become a critical leader and spokesperson in the Japanese American community and Chicago’s broader cultural community with a seat on the Chicago Japanese American Council and the Chicago Cultural Alliance and other national networks.
Scope and Responsibilities
The CEO will be an executive leader who will guide the organization, its leadership and team through its next phase of growth. The CEO will be committed to JASC’s mission and lead in all aspects of its evolution, while working collaboratively with its board, staff, and community to build and strengthen its regional and national impact.
Leadership
- Organizational Leadership : Ensure the effective and thoughtful delivery of programs and activities that advance JASC’s mission and values. Be the face of JASC by creating visibility for the organization, representing its purpose and impact to internal and external audiences.
- People Leadership : Provide people-centric leadership ensuring JASC creates a culture that attracts the right talent, participants, volunteers, and supporters to the organization and builds a sustainable team of people to ready to lead and work together for purpose.
- Executive Leadership : Maintain executive-level business acumen and communication to manage the business side of JASC, including its ongoing operation, finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and community relations.
- Community Leadership : As a key leader and spokesperson in the community at large, actively engage and collaborate with the JASC community, board members, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, government entities, interested scholars and academic institutions, and funders. Position JASC as a catalyst of ideas relevant to the Japanese American community.
- Strategic Planning : In collaboration with its leadership, create a strategic plan for JASC’s next phase, and develop a vision that will serve as a roadmap for the JASC’s future.
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Additional Information
As an equal opportunity employer, JASC encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis.
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