Financial Management:*Overseeing a significant budget of $2,664,384.00 for the fiscal year 2024-2025.*Managing long-term restricted scholarship and program endowment of $10,420,336.00, ensuring prudent investment and utilization to support the organization's mission and objectives.Leadership and Communication:*Leading the organization's communication efforts with various stakeholders, including stockholders, government entities, and the general public.*Managing a… Show more Financial Management:*Overseeing a significant budget of $2,664,384.00 for the fiscal year 2024-2025.*Managing long-term restricted scholarship and program endowment of $10,420,336.00, ensuring prudent investment and utilization to support the organization's mission and objectives.Leadership and Communication:*Leading the organization's communication efforts with various stakeholders, including stockholders, government entities, and the general public.*Managing a team of 13 employees and coordinating the efforts of over 80 volunteers.*Acting as the primary liaison between the organization and its board of directors, providing regular updates and strategic guidance.Strategic Planning and Decision Making:*Advising on and adjusting the development of organizational strategies to adapt to changing environments and achieve long-term goals.*Making significant decisions affecting the organization's operations, finances, and overall direction.*Managing the approval of agreements and contracts, ensuring they align with the organization's objectives and interests.Risk Management and Governance:*Assessing and minimizing risks to the organization, both financial and operational, through proactive risk management strategies.*Providing oversight of the company's organizational structure and governance practices to ensure efficiency, accountability, and compliance with relevant regulations.Cultural Leadership and Performance Evaluation:*Providing leadership in defining and upholding the organization's culture, mission, vision, and values.*Communicating strategic plans and initiatives to senior stakeholders to garner support and alignment.*Evaluating and tracking the success of the organization in reaching its goals, using key performance indicators and metrics to measure performance and inform decision-making. Show less

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for developing and achieving the strategic objectives of Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA, Inc. (SPSF NWA). The CEO is expected to assemble and lead a high performing team to meet programmatic, financial, fundraising, internal procedures, and public relations goals. The role is critical to driving growth, building resources, and maintaining extraordinary internal and external relationships for the benefit of the organization's mission… Show more The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for developing and achieving the strategic objectives of Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA, Inc. (SPSF NWA). The CEO is expected to assemble and lead a high performing team to meet programmatic, financial, fundraising, internal procedures, and public relations goals. The role is critical to driving growth, building resources, and maintaining extraordinary internal and external relationships for the benefit of the organization's mission. The role is expected to provide leadership that embodies the organization's mission, vision, and core values. This role interfaces with diverse constituencies including clients, staff, donors, volunteers, community partners, and the general public.The incumbent is responsible for the effective management and operation of the entire organization and the achievement of the annual goals of the organization, financial support and stability, planning, and supervision of all employees. The CEO serves as a liaison between the organization, Board of Directors and the staff, clients, other service providers, volunteers, and the community. The CEO must communicate effectively with all employees, and the Board of Directors. Show less

Responsible for the effective management and operation of the entire organization and the achievement of the annual goals of the organization, financial support and stability, planning, and supervision of all employees.

Design, implement and manage all fundraising activities, including corporate giving, foundation giving, annual giving, special fundraising events, direct appeals and annual employee campaignManage a staff of seven full-time employeesEstablish departmental goals to reflect agency and board strategic planDevelop and maintain relationships with grant funders, including United Way, Komen Ozark, Cancer Challenge and the Beau FoundationDevelop and maintain community… Show more Design, implement and manage all fundraising activities, including corporate giving, foundation giving, annual giving, special fundraising events, direct appeals and annual employee campaignManage a staff of seven full-time employeesEstablish departmental goals to reflect agency and board strategic planDevelop and maintain relationships with grant funders, including United Way, Komen Ozark, Cancer Challenge and the Beau FoundationDevelop and maintain community agency relationships through community and agency stewardship activities Supervise, plan and develop all grant-based programs including NWA Tobacco and Drug-Free Coalition and Drug-Free Communities, including coalition-building with key stakeholdersDevelop and supervise outreach services programsManage government relations by maintaining relationships with key state, federal legislators and other public officials Establish legislative priorities for agencyMobilize local, state and federal advocacy efforts (legislative briefs, Capitol Hill days, staff, patient and stakeholder calls-to-action, patient petitions)Manage social media, traditional media and public relations Act as key media spokesperson for agency on television, radio and in print Develop and manage departmental and grant budgetsCreate reports to grant makers, state and federal agencies and the Board of Directors Show less

Developed and planned day-to-day coalition activitiesDesigned programs, planning, evaluations, and needs assessmentsProvided direct administration, supervision, and leadership with full-time, part-time, and volunteer staffIncreased the membership of the coalition with an emphasis on diversityFunctioned as the liaison between the organization and national, regional and community partners for policy advocacy and grassroots mobilizationCoordinated community… Show more Developed and planned day-to-day coalition activitiesDesigned programs, planning, evaluations, and needs assessmentsProvided direct administration, supervision, and leadership with full-time, part-time, and volunteer staffIncreased the membership of the coalition with an emphasis on diversityFunctioned as the liaison between the organization and national, regional and community partners for policy advocacy and grassroots mobilizationCoordinated community and public policy initiatives Show less

Developed and executed special projects and events for families and youth, including Spring Break Week, Summer Concert Series, Summer Youth Academy, Backpack Day and Fall Family FestivalCoordinated SADD: Students Against Destructive Decisions, a drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention program in Springdale secondary schoolsDeveloped marketing and fundraising strategies for youth programsResearched and secured state, federal and private foundation grants for projects and… Show more Developed and executed special projects and events for families and youth, including Spring Break Week, Summer Concert Series, Summer Youth Academy, Backpack Day and Fall Family FestivalCoordinated SADD: Students Against Destructive Decisions, a drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention program in Springdale secondary schoolsDeveloped marketing and fundraising strategies for youth programsResearched and secured state, federal and private foundation grants for projects and services Staff liaison for Board of Director’s Strategic Priority: Gaps In Youth Services Show less

Developed and implemented successful sales strategy, increasing sales by 15% within 12 monthsDeveloped charitable giving guidelinesUpheld high conversion rate of bid/estimates to actual salesImplemented monthly marketing initiatives which included ad buys, networking events and special services promotions

Weekly collection of $1M in client payments and disbursed to creditorsDeveloped client relation and retention standards and practices policyDeveloped and presented financial education programs to high school and college studentsActed as executive producer and host of monthly cable access television show, “Money Matters”