Kids in Common (KIC) is looking for a Co-Executive Director (CED) to lead the organization in championing policies, investments, and practices that promote social justice and equity for children and families in Santa Clara County. The Co-Executive Directors will work collaboratively to manage the operations, activities, and partnerships of KIC, overseeing financial development, programmatic goals, building partnerships, and managing donor relationships.
About Kids in Common
Kids in Common is a child advocacy organization that focuses on policies, investments, and practices that prioritize children's needs and successes. Partnering with organizations and individuals, they advocate for best practices and investments that will improve the lives of children in Santa Clara County. They inform local decision makers about these issues and are willing to speak out about public policy, budget allocations, and systems issues. They also assist their partners with their own advocacy efforts, leveraging their expertise to educate lawmakers, community leaders, decision makers, and funders for the betterment of children and their families.
Qualifications
Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in policy, law, education, organizational development, and/or psychology, social service or related field.
At least three years of high-level management experience preferred.
Fluency in oral and written English is required. Bilingual skills are a plus.
Fundraising and development skills and a high degree of sophistication in curating and executing a sustainable fundraising strategy with foundations, public sector, and major donors.
Experience building and maintaining organizational partnerships, guiding programs, and independently leading complex projects required.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest issues.
Confident, engaging, and inspiring public speaker that can represent KIC’s work and elevate its profile, expand the impact of its work, and increase fundraising ability.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a highly collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.
Demonstrates cooperation, empathy, and proactive, clear communication.
Experience with financial oversight, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Responsibilities
Strategic Vision & Leadership
Partner with Board and executive level colleagues to develop and implement KIC’s long term vision and strategic direction.
Center diversity, equity, and inclusion across all internal and external work.
Fund Development
With the Board of Directors, design a resource development strategy to attract philanthropic support.
Serve as head fundraiser by cultivating new donor relationships and “making the ask.”
Secure financial resources required to achieve program objectives and to sustain the viability of KIC programs including through donors, grant development and contracts.
Ensure that funded initiatives and programs are conducted in compliance with requirements of donors or funding source. Provide reports on such to the Board.
Program Oversight
Manage the programs and initiatives of Kids in Common to assure the achievement of goals and objectives.
Provide stewardship of the Children’s Agenda, building relationships with community partners and inspiring people to work for the common goal of creating a community where every child is safe, healthy, successful in learning, thriving in life.
Oversee and implement special events, conferences
Community Building & Advocacy
Serve as an ambassador for the work of the KIC and the Children’s Agenda.
Learn about, promote, develop new, and strengthen existing partnership relationships with organizations, agencies and businesses that will enhance Kids in Common’s advocacy and project goals.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with local government and other elected officials to promote Kids in Common’s issues.
Serve as the primary spokesperson for KIC, the mission and value of collective data-driven work and speaking to vision and strategies that help to create a community where every child is safe, healthy, successful in learning and thriving in life.
Establish and maintain an admirable reputation and a productive track record for Kids in Common in communities served.
Finance & Administration
Provide fiscal and administrative oversight to ensure compliance, organizational sustainability, and effective program operations. Oversee accurate accounting, reporting, and forecasting.
Oversee the preparation of the annual budget in alignment with program objectives and responsibility ensuring timely financial reporting to the Board.
Board Engagement
Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors including advising the board on policy and program issues, reporting information about the organization’s activities to the board, assisting board committees with program and fiscal policy development.
Work with the Board Chairperson to develop meeting agendas. Prepare board materials and attend board meetings.
COmpensation and Benefits
The position offers an annual salary of $110,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience.
KIC offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Benefits also include family leave, professional development, and retirement compensation.
To Apply
Please send a resume and a thoughtful cover letter describing experience, preparation, and interest to: Diane Siri, iris1996@aol.com with the subject line: KIC Co-ED Search. You may also send inquiries to this address.
• Your cover letter should answer the following questions: How your skills align with the position description. Your commitment to social justice and equity and how it aligns with your passion to ensure children receive what they need to thrive
