Position Description:

The Executive Director is the key management leader of the AUM Foundation. The AUM Charitable Foundation is a grassroots, nonprofit organization formed with the mission to empower socially and economically under-resourced females to become successful. The Executive Director is responsible for managing the budget, overseeing programs, implementing the strategic plan, fundraising, and administering day-to-day operations of the organization. Other key duties include marketing and community outreach. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors and supervises employees.

Organization Mission and Strategy:

Works with AUM Foundation Board of Directors to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.

Implements AUM Foundation's programs that carry out the organization's mission
Monitors the strategic plan and budget to ensure that the AUM Foundation can successfully fulfill its mission into the future
Enhances the AUM Foundation's image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and community organizations

Financial Performance and Viability:

Develops and manages resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the AUM Foundation
Conducts fundraising and develops other resources necessary to support the organization's mission
Works closely with the Board Treasurer to prepare monthly financial statements and the annual budget
Manages the organization's finances to operate within the guidelines set by the Board of Directors
Executes an annual major fundraising event and smaller events, as needed

Organization Operations:

Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure the operations of the organization are fulfilled.

Effectively administers the AUM Foundation operations and programs
Responsible for hiring and retention of all staff
Signs all agreements and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization (as approved by the Board of Directors)

Program Management:

Implements and administers AUM Foundation programs and projects.

Pathway 2 Success Program:
- Selects female high school senior students to participate in the Pathway 2 Success Program
- Recruits local businesswomen to serve as mentors in the Mentorship Program
  - Pairs mentors with mentees enrolled in the Program
- Enlists subject matter experts for the Enrichment/Life Skills Classes
- Provides networking and development activities for mentees
- Plans strategically according to the P2S Program Pillars (Enrichment classes, Mentoring, Career Exploration, Scholarship, Tools for School and Individualized ACT Prep
Pathway 2 Inclusion Program:
- Promotes the Pathway 2 Inclusion program to local companies
- Assists trainer for delivery of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity training for the company
Coordinates other projects and activities, as deemed necessary

General Responsibilities:

Works with AUM Board of Directors to fulfill the mission of the organization

Responsible for leading the AUM Foundation in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission, as defined by the Board of Directors
Works closely with Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and to increase the overall visibility of the AUM Foundation in our community
Communicates effectively with the Board and provides, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions
Serves as the AUM Foundation's primary spokesperson to the general public
Coordinates and participates in Board and Committee meetings
Oversees Marketing and communication efforts
Prepared and presents monthly board
General social media posts

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field
10 years of experience in management or leadership roles
5 years of experience working for a non-profit organization
2 years of experience in fundraising and development
2 years of experience working with youth
- Solid hands-on budget management skills, including budget preparation, forecasting, analysis, decision making, and reporting
Strong written and oral communication skills
Grant writing experience
Strong organizational skills including planning, delegating, program development, and implementation
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people from female teenagers to business owners/CEO
Ability to convey the vision of the AUM Foundation's strategic future to the board, volunteers, and donors
Strong public speaking ability
Ability to collaborate with and motivate board members and volunteers
Possess business and community connections in the Huntsville area
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector
Experience in working with universities and colleges
Event-planning experience

Ideal Candidate Traits:

Passionate about the AUM Foundation's mission, vision, and values
Dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and training
Open-minded and accepting of people's life situations and challenges, specifically in the lives of young females
Models and builds coalitions through collaboration, diversity, and teamwork
Balance and calm amidst complexity, competing demands, and expectations
Tactfulness with the ability to anticipate reactions and respond well to changes
Prompt in decision-making, including managing performance and addressing difficult situations
Able and willing to influence powerful personalities, and professionally and candidly communicate points of view to authority
Responsive to internal and external requests
Resourceful and self-motivated

*AUM Foundation requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.

The AUM Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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