Executive Director International Nonprofit

International Non-Profit seeks dynamic Executive Director

Global Partners for Development (GPFD) is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Executive Director to work with a very active and supportive volunteer board to execute the next phase of its mission.  The position is full-time.

MISSION: Global Partners for Development works hand in hand with the people of East Africa to build sustainable solutions to end poverty. We work with grass roots organizations to achieve sustainable improvements in nutrition, clean water, health, education and economic self reliance. Dedicated to helping the poorest communities of East Africa as they strive to lift themselves permanently out of poverty, our team of indigenous and highly skilled Africa Partners provides leadership training and program management. Local communities contribute their own project management resources, partial funding, labor and materials ensuring their full commitment to project success.

Although the Executive Director is fully responsible for overall administration and management of GPFD, including fundraising/development, business operations, Africa programs, and representation to government agencies and the public, this phase of organizational development will emphasize fundraising/development, administration and increasing the volunteer base.

The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors with his/her primary contact being through the Board President.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the mission and have the ability to translate this mission into concrete action items, have a compelling way of engaging business and other nonprofits in valuable partnerships and know-how to market and brand the organization to create interest in the mission and in sponsorship opportunities, including the use of social media and the Internet.

In this next phase of organization development, Global Partners will increase fundraising/development capacity, communications to our existing base of supporters primarily in California but also nationwide and creating new constituencies.  This Executive Director position will be the first and sole hire in this phase, organization expansion is anticipated, and we hope to find the right person for a long-term commitment to growth and positive impact on people's lives in the Africa regions where we have programs.  

Global Partners' Board, volunteers, and donors pride ourselves on a decades-long body of work that has had positive impact on tens of thousands of people in Africa, but also in the lives of those who donate and participate with us here in the US.  A guiding principle throughout our work is that the individual can make an enormous difference in our world given an enthusiastic outlook, knowledge about how to engage others in team formation and support, and willingness to dedicate oneself fully to produce tangible results.

Our Board and key supporters are tremendously dedicated, willing to pitch in and work hard, have the highest regard and a lighthearted attitude when meeting with one another, treat each and every donor and Africa partner with the highest respect, and are unabashedly enthusiastic about what is possible for our organization's future and our world.  Will you join our team in this humbling yet extraordinary endeavor to help write the next chapter of Global Partners' future?

Qualities for success are:

Ability to work easily with a Board; ability to manage expectations of self and others in the context of meeting specific goals in the short and long terms; solid financial management and budgeting skills including the ability to prioritize and make tough choices; willingness for and competence at hiring, mentoring, developing and evaluating staff; public relations, outreach and communication skills including the ability to interpret the mission so it has relevance for sponsors and the community at large; passion for the mission and vision of the organization, and personal integrity, accountability and impeccable ethics.

Skills Required:

MS Office Programs, intermediate to advanced capacity in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Database /Donor Care software familiarity, experience with Total Info by Easy-Ware is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

This position requires that you be able to speak, read and write English at a level which allows full communication and participation in a team situation.

Fluency in Swahili is a plus

Education and Experience required:

BA/BS, MS/MA a plus

Demonstrated ability to manage within a budget and fund raise

Demonstrated results from organizing fundraising and promotional events

Experience with Quickbooks a plus

Five years experience in management, volunteer development, fundraising and/or related field with successful track record of income growth.

Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.

Experience working internationally, especially with grass roots oriented INGOs.

Other information:

Travel  15%: 10% Domestic, 5% East Africa

Must successfully complete a credit and criminal background check.

The GPFD office is located in Rohnert Park, CA. Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with similarly situated nonprofits. 

Global Partners for Development (GPFD) has a successful 35 year history of empowering communities in East Africa to achieve sustainable improvements in education, health, clean water and economic self-reliance.  See www.gpfd.org for more information about the organization.

Email a cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience/abilities will make you the successful Executive Director, plus a resume/CV. Additionally, we would like you to describe a situation in which you have worked with a donor to move them from perhaps a $25 per year gift to a $10,000 gift to an organization. We would also like to hear about a situation in which you took an organization or endeavor from one level to the next or higher level. Email to gpfdhr@gmail.com.

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