(NAME-MCE) Executive Director - Social Justice Fund Seattle WA

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Social Justice Fund is a member-funded foundation that supports the
creation of a just society through fundraising, grantmaking, and
member involvement. The foundation provides essential resources to
organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to
strengthen grassroots efforts in the broad-based movement for
progressive, systemic social change.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The staff of six includes: Executive Director, Director of Operations,
Grants and Program Director, Grants and Program Administrator,
Development Associate, and Office Administrator. The current Social
Justice Fund budget is $1.4 million.

Executive Director

The Social Justice Fund seeks an Executive Director with a passion for
racial, economic, and social justice. The ideal candidate will have an
understanding of all forms of oppression – including racism, classism,
sexism, and homophobia. The Executive Director will inspire a shared
vision for social change and bring funders, members, and grantees
together to direct resources and implement solutions from the bottom
up.

http://socialjusticefund.org/about/job-openings

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Communication

* Communicate SJF's mission, vision, values, and member-driven funding model
* Build strong partnerships with regional and national foundations,
leading the philanthropic
  community in areas such as racial justice grantmaking
* Develop collaborative relationships with a diversity of
constituents, including low-income people, immigrants, and communities
of color as well as wealthy donors Work in partnership with the board
to develop and implement a new SJF strategic plan to lead the
organization's fourth decade of social change philanthropy

Fundraising

* Ensure that SJF has adequate funds to meet its annual and long-term goals
* Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors
* Involve and motivate board members and volunteers in fundraising and
membership development
* Help identify and secure foundation and corporate funding
* Explore, design, and oversee sources of new revenue

Budgeting and Fiscal Oversight

* Create and monitor the annual budget with input from board and staff
* Manage operating expenses and ensure that revenues meet budget targets

Management

* Maintain a positive and strong organizational culture that helps
attract and retain competent, enthusiastic staff
* Oversee and mentor staff to help them perform to the best of their abilities
* Oversee systems and procedures to maximize and evaluate program effectiveness
* Ensure that performance evaluations are conducted, and that employee
compensation is
competitive in the region and field

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

* Commitment to Mission: Passion for racial, economic, and social
justice. Knowledge of social justice and human rights organizations.
* Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to recruit, attract, retain,
and develop a diverse staff, board, and volunteers, as well as to
effectively utilize their talents. Ability to help build cross-class
and cross-race relationships among staff, board, and membership.
* Fundraising Experience: A proven track record raising major gifts
from individuals and foundations and in motivating board members and
other volunteers to do the same.
* Organizational Management: Three+ years senior-level experience with
planning, budget oversight, human resources, and information
technology systems.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$70,000-85,000 starting salary, depending on experience, plus benefits
including medical insurance,
paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and flexible spending account.

People of color strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

E-mail a 1-2 page chronological resume and 1-2 page cover letter explaining

   1. What experience,
      skills, and personality traits qualify you for this position
   2. Why the mission and work of the Social
      Justice Fund appeals to you
   3. Why the Executive Director position at SJF is the right next
step for you in your career.

      Shanthi Pathi
      Nonprofit Recruitment Services
      603 Stewart Street, Suite 420
      Seattle, WA 98101
      shanthi at nonprofitrecruitment.com

For more information, e-mail shanthi at nonprofitrecruitment.com or call
206.324.0821.

Deadline August 10, 2007, but please apply early if possible.
Applications reviewed and acknowledged within 48 hours.

Social Justice Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative
Action employer.