About the YWCA of Richmond:
For 121 years, the YWCA of Richmond has been a leading force in securing an
environment of change and empowerment for women and their families. Originally
founded to house women coming to the city seeking factory work, the YWCA
continues its mission of caring for those most in need and providing equal
opportunities for women, children and families of all ages, races, and income
levels.
Over the years, the YWCA has modified its programs to support the emerging needs
of the community, however; it has never strayed from its mission. In addition
to providing accredited early childhood education programming, the YWCA remains
committed to ensuring that victims of domestic and sexual violence experience
rescue, recovery, and life-rebuilding programs that foster emotional, social,
and economic stability.
Early Childhood Development
The YWCA Child Development Center’s purpose is to provide an environment that
encourages social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development
of the child as a whole. In keeping with the YWCA’s mission, the Child
Development Center provides services to families from a diverse population. Our
philosophy is that childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security,
exploration and discovery. The staff nurtures and encourages the creativity and
curiosity of the children in our care, providing an atmosphere where each child
can experience success at his/her own level.
The YWCA has long been a source of quality preschool education. We are one of a
handful of nonprofit centers certified by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We offer full-day, year-round preschool
programming. Our children are provided with educational activities, field trips,
and nutritious meals from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM. The YWCA Child Development
Center seeks to address the unique needs of low-income and homeless families
with children.

Domestic and Sexual Violence
The YWCA of Richmond understands the complexity of domestic violence and uses
its Sexual and Domestic Violence Programs to reach out and provide crucial
services to those in need. Our primary services are crisis intervention,
education, advocacy, case management, safety planning, and counseling. These
services are offered to every client--both in our residential (safe house) and
community programs. The YWCA of Richmond provides free comprehensive domestic
violence services to survivors. We operate two confidentially-located emergency
shelters in the Richmond area that women and their children can access at any
time. We operate a 24-hour hotline that provides crisis intervention,
information and referral services

YWCA Richmond Executive Director

About the YWCA Executive Director Position:

The Executive Director is responsible for working with the Board and Staff to
create a strategic plan that will guide the organization’s work for the next
five to ten years and then to implement that plan through effective day-to-day
management.

Desired Skills, Experience and Background
The ideal candidate will have extensive practical experience in a fast-paced
environment with proven management, business development, and organizational
skills. S/he will be self-motivated and driven, and must believe that non-profit
organizations can and should operate using the best business practices
available. S/he will have a Masters degree in a related field and at least five
years in a leadership position in either a for-profit or non-profit environment.
S/he will be experienced with and excited by the promise of an entrepreneurial
organization poised for continued growth, be an expert in donor stewardship and
relationship development, and possess the ability to navigate both the
challenges and opportunities inherent in a rapidly changing atmosphere staffed
by mission-driven achievers. Finally, s/he will be a strategic thinker who sees
every relationship as a source of new income to support mission-based
activities, a proven track record building a cadre of referral sources, and the
ability to maximize Board development to further the objectives of the
organization.

Specifically, the ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about the YWCA’s mission, demonstrated through relevant
experience and knowledge.

• An experienced leader in revenue generation, fundraising and development.
o A successful fundraiser with a track record that includes securing grants and
contributions from foundations, corporations, individuals, and government
agencies.
o An excellent communicator who can establish credibility with donors, business
groups, government officials, and the media.
o Experienced in creating and building programs, including those that generate
revenue and can be self-sustaining.
o Experience in financial management including operating expenses and endowment.

• A strategic leader with both long term vision and the ability to execute.
o Knowledgeable about the effective management of mission-driven,
community-based nonprofit organizations, including program development,
financial management, and board development
o Capable of both strategic thinking and driving detailed operating plans that
turn good ideas into well-executed activities.
o Excellent business development and management skills.
o Experienced at developing strong working relationships with a board of
directors made up of diverse individuals dedicated to the success of the
organization.
o Experienced in building community collaborations that expand the capacity of
both the YWCA and the community services offered to women and children.
o Strong experience in building strategic partnerships and alliances with other
organizations, non-profits and service providers.
o Experienced in resource development including volunteers, board members and
advisory groups.
o A skilled leader of people, especially able to attract, develop, and retain a
first-class staff.

• An experience business manager with strong organizational management skills
o Committed to rigorous program assessment that is based on relevant criteria
including measurable results and outcomes.
o The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while prioritizing their
order appropriately.
o The willingness and flexibility for periodic early morning and evening and
weekend internal/external meetings and events as required.
o Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. The ability to discuss
complex issues and translate them into lay terms as needed.
o High levels of integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility, and humor necessary to
address the realities of a growing organization, along with the creativity, and
persistence, required to develop new relationships.
o An ability to inject a sense of fun into the workplace, while also providing
strong support and guidance to the staff.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director
• Board of Director Relations
o Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to set strategic goals,
establish policy, and enhance human and financial resources to assure the
continued growth and success of the organization.
o Develop and recommend specific strategic plans for short and long range
program, budget, public relation, fundraising and advocacy goals.
o Participate in Board meetings and provide continuous information and insight
regarding all internal operations and any relevant local, regional, national,
legislative or judicial issues.
o Establish with the Board those management reports that are necessary for the
Board to review in order to maintain trust and communication between the Board
and the executive.
• Fundraising and Fund Development Responsibilities
o Responsible, together with the Board for resource development in all its
facets: cultivation of private foundations, corporations, government agencies
and individual donors.
o Determine and agree on appropriate roles for Board and staff once fundraising
goals are set.
o Facilitate the pursuit of diverse grants and contracts; and seek strategic
alliances, partnerships for programs and space; and joint ventures.
o Develop income generating activities and revenue sources beyond grants and
gifts.
o Assure strong and consistent revenue streams and build reserves for a strong
financial future.
• Public Relations and Marketing Responsibilities
o Increase the visibility and public awareness of the organization’s role in
promoting social justice and creating opportunities for women’s growth,
leadership, and power
o Direct the marketing and public relations efforts for the YWCA programs.
o Provide information to the public regarding YWCA programs and activities
o Publish annual reports, quarterly newsletters and other program and event
marketing materials.
o Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of a robust web site.
• Operations, Program Administration and Financial Management Responsibilities
o Provide executive oversight of programs to ensure they are consistent with the
strategic plan and that all programs have tangible, measurable strategic goals
o Provide executive oversight in the development and management of the annual
operating budget.
o Provide executive oversight in the operations and management of the
activities of the organization.

Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation
also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply
Please send 1) cover letter that explains why you’re interested and qualified,
2) current resume, and 3) three-year salary history (which will be held in
strict confidence) to:

YWCA Richmond Search Committee
2210 Hanover Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION > December 15, 2008