Become our First Executive Director!
Background
Established in 1938, CPHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association representing Colorado’s statewide network of current and emerging public health professionals, organizations, and businesses. As the largest and oldest public health association in the state, CPHA is dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of Coloradans. We provide the public health community—both individuals and organizations—with a home, a forum, networks, and opportunities to participate and collaborate in our core areas of work. We are actively working towards becoming an Anti-Racist Organization. At our core, we are committed to transformation through anti-racism and equity, recognizing that these principles are crucial for advancing a strong public health movement in Colorado.
The Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) mission is to educate, develop and galvanize the Colorado public health community.
In support of this mission, CPHA will contract with a contractor to provide Executive Director services and program support services as more fully described in here: https://www.coloradopublichealth.org/ed-contractor
CPHA is seeking an individual/firm who can provide the following:
• Strategic Development and Oversight
• Fund Development
• Relationship and Partnership Building
• Board of Directors Support and Engagement
• Fiscal Oversight
• Policy Direction and Advocacy
The Contractor will report directly to CPHA’s Board.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to nonprofit/governmental organizations including 501(c)(3) organization requirements
• Clear commitment, background, and experience in advancing racial and ethnic equity and justice
• Progressive management experience relevant to this position
• Three or more years successful experience with fundraising and grant writing
• Experience working with Non-Profit Board(s) of Directors
• Keen knowledge and understanding of public health • Knowledge of current public health challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization • Knowledge of laws and regulations governing non-profits in the State of Colorado
• Experience advocating for state and local public health policy • Experience in financial and project management
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective, respectful managerial style and ability to motivate
• Ability to manage contracts
• Proficiency in technology including Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management
• Familiarity with (CRM) software, HTML and website management preferred (WordPress, Your Membership, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint)