Nelson Cuevas Email & Phone Number

The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

Listed skills include Social Media, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, and 16 others.

• Founder

  Cultivadores Latino Center

  Sep 2003 - Present

  Leadership• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization • Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization • Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization's activities • Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff • In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the organization • Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate • Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's community profile Financial planning and management • Work with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive budget • Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization • Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization • Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate • Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board • Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed • Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization • Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization • Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments Community relations/advocacy• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization • Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations