Executive Director
- Employer
- Fund for Education Abroad
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- $105,000.00 - $105,000.00
- Date posted
- Mar 30, 2021
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- Position Type
- Executive, Executive Directors
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Description of the Position
FEA seeks a visionary Executive Director (Director) with nonprofit leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to lead an engaged Board of Trustees, dedicated program manager, and contracted development professional in furtherance of FEA’s mission.
Experienced in nonprofit governance and management, the Director will grow the Fund through philanthropic activities and effective use of the Board. The Director will be an action-oriented leader who will manage a small team and guided by the organization’s strategic plan to implement policies and procedures that fully realize FEA’s mission and vision. They will oversee the integrity of the scholarship program while developing new programs for alumni engagement. The Director will be accountable for the organizational budget, finances, and tax filings, working collaboratively with the Board to ensure compliance with the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of the organization. The Director will be the face of the organization and should be comfortable stating the case for support to funders and the public. This exempt, salaried position operationally reports to the FEA Board Officer & Finance Director, and President of Academic Travel Abroad, with a dotted line to the Chair of the Board of Trustees (a two-year position).
Responsibilities
Development & Fundraising (35%)
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Determine fundraising goals aligned
to strategic plan and campaign case for support
Serve as principal front-line
fundraiser, strategically engaging the Board and alumni in meetings
and outreach to prospective and current donors
Develop and oversee donor cultivation
and recognition plans, and ensure strong donor stewardship
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Plan and implement one major annual
fundraising event, the Scholar Gala, in Washington, DC and oversee
the execution of regional events
Write proposals for prospective
donors and ensure systematic follow-through on requests
Research and pursue strategic
partnerships with government, foundations, and corporations
Regularly review campaign initiatives
to help project outcomes and improve each year
Investigate new funding sources
Recruit, train, and direct volunteers
throughout the year, including the host committee of the Scholar
Gala, regional event planners, and work with Program Manager to
engage application reviewers
Board & Leadership Committee(s) Management (25%)
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Serve as liaison to the FEA Board of
Trustees and direct Board engagement
Manage five standing committees of
the Board including goals, agendas & minutes
Lead and organize quarterly Board
meetings in concert with the Board Chair and Committee Chairs,
arranging all meeting details including agenda, reports, and
attachments
Support Steering Committee and Access
Advisory Board, working with volunteer and staff leaders to
generate support for the organization
Oversee recruitment and orientation
of new Trustees and leadership volunteers
Engage Board in review of FEA
strategic plan every other year
Develop annual plans to implement
strategic initiatives and report quarterly on progress
Finance & Administration (15%)
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Work with accountants and Board’s
Finance Committee to publish Annual Report and 990 tax filing in a
timely manner
Provide oversight of endowment
management firm and communicate updates to Finance Committee and
Board
Lead the setting and adhering to
annual budget
Monitor and control expenses to
maximize value for scholarships
Process invoices and monitor
scholarship disbursements by Program Manager, with final approval
from Finance Director
Implement charitable registration in
relevant states and oversee successful completion by vendor on this
annual process
Scholarship Management & Alumni Programming (10%)
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Engage with Program Manager in the
scholarship application and matching of available funding to
selected finalists
Review and revise scholarship
parameters, priorities, and requirements as necessary in
conjunction with the Board’s Scholarship Committee and Program
Manager
Oversee robust engagement program for
FEA scholars including orientations and blogging while abroad;
connect with alumni upon their return and involve them in FEA
activities such as the Scholar Gala or Alumni Conference
Oversee metrics and outcomes
measurement, to quantify impact for the Board and funders
Staff Management (10%)
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Oversee Program Manager who serves as
liaison to the Access Advisory Board, and directs the scholarship
application and review, donor administration, and
communications
Oversee newly hired grant-funded
development professional to further donor engagement, proposals,
and annual and campaign giving
Brand Engagement (5%)
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Work with Program Manager to ensure
website and collateral pieces are up to date and effective
Work with Development & Marketing
Committee to implement a communication plan that maximizes FEA’s
visibility in print and electronic media, and to create supporting
promotional materials
Develop relationships with strategic
partners in the international education field to further awareness
of FEA
Required Skills
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Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of five years of work
experience in a nonprofit leadership role
Experience managing a team
Demonstrated fundraising experience
and a passion for stating the organization’s case for support
Excellent written and oral
communication skills
Strategic and analytical
capabilities
Demonstrated experience managing a
budget of $1million or more
Desired Skills
-
Masters degree or higher
Connections to potential donors
Experience working for or with DEI
and/or social justice organizations
Salary
$105,000, negotiable based on experience.
Application Process
Please send a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@fundforeducationabroad.org with “Last name, first name: FEA Executive Director” in the subject line, indicating the best way and time to contact you during business as soon as possible, and no later than April 9, 2021.
Description of the Organization
Based in Washington DC, the Fund for Education Abroad is a private 501(c)(3) founded in 2010. The FEA mission is to increase the opportunities for dedicated U.S. students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs by providing study abroad scholarships. Our goals are to cultivate US students’ world awareness and appreciation of cultural differences through academic and experiential opportunities, to support institutions and organizations active in socially responsible education abroad programs, and to recognize outstanding education abroad leaders. Scholarships are awarded with a preference to underrepresented students in study abroad, including students of color, first generation college students, and community college students. Please visit www.fundforeducationabroad.org for more information.
FEA is an independent non-profit, housed within the Washington, DC offices of Academic Travel Abroad in Washington, DC. FEA shares ATA’s commitment to diversity, and works to maintain a welcoming, non-discriminatory office culture. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. FEA values a talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace our mission. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply.
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