Colorado Nonprofit Association

Executive Director

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

To read Outreach Fort Collins’s Mission, Core Values, and statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit https://outreachfortcollins.org/mission/.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Director oversees all aspects of Outreach Fort Collins’ operations, including but not limited to the following: relationship development and community engagement; organization development, operations, and evaluation; human resource management; strategic, risk, and fiscal management; and fiscal development and compliance. The Executive Director works with a diverse group of stakeholders including, but not limited to, community leaders and members, service providers, first responders, grant funders, and city staff to implement impactful street outreach services and coordinate effective service access. The Executive Director is an active member of the Outreach Fort Collins staff and oversees day-to-day operations. The Executive Director also works with and for the Board of Directors (BOD) to ensure strategic alignment, organization quality and compliance, and positive community impact.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Relationship Development and Community Engagement – Proactively engages and effectively connects and communicates with multiple stakeholders and audiences ranging from vulnerable individuals (primarily people experiencing homelessness), business owners and employees, government (local, state, and federal) entities, neighbors, service providers, first responders, funders, and the general public.

o Serves as the public face of Outreach Fort Collins and speaks on behalf of the organization in various settings with each of the above stakeholders

o Engages in and utilizes real and deliberate conversations with all stakeholders to create meaningful individual and community impact

o Forms community level partnerships with new stakeholders and cultivates new and existing relationships

o Identifies and aligns partner organizations to build the network around unified strategies for community improvement

o Engages broader community, public policy and public relation activities on issues regarding homelessness

2. Development, Operations, and Evaluation – Works with the BOD and directs staff to realize the vision, mission, and goals of the organization. Plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of outreach services. o Oversees day-to-day activities with leadership and outreach staff

o Works with BOD to facilitate their organizational governance

o Convenes and interfaces with non-profit service providers and first responders to identify issues, increase access to services, and expedite delivery of services

o Develops, analyzes, and utilizes metrics, best practices, HMIS compliance, and other data sources (e.g., surveys, forums, and panels) to evaluate and drive quality and sustainability. Coordinates data

sharing with community partners to regularly track and report outcomes and community impacts o Prepare an annual report to the BOD available for distribution to the community in collaboration with the Leadership Team

3. Human Resource Management – In consultation with the BOD, determines staffing structure and ensures that day-to-day operations comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

o Manages staff including hiring decisions, salaries, benefits, and annual evaluations o Works with leadership staff to implement human resource policies, procedures, and practices of the organization; ensures personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential; and provides day-to-day direction, input and feedback as well as formal organizational performance reviews; ensures equitable and inclusive personnel operations

o Directs staff in accomplishing objectives and provides constructive feedback. Promotes a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and staff investment by taking part in, and promoting for others, professional development and engagement activities

o Provides direct and ongoing administrative oversight and supervision for staff to manage the delivery of services

o In coordination with leadership staff, recruits, interviews, hires, supervises, and evaluates staff and provides new hiring orientation and ongoing staff training

4. Strategic, Risk and Fiscal Management – Provides direct oversight and coordination of all strategic, risk, and fiscal management activities.

o Works with BOD and leadership staff to implement strategic planning and goal setting, and coordinates efforts to achieve desired outcomes and impacts

o Works with Board Finance Committee to create annual budget and monitors, approves, and submits all expenditures

o Works with leadership staff and Board Treasurer to monitor cash flow projections and reports actual cash flow and variance(s) to the BOD on a regular basis (monthly/quarterly)

o Establish policy and work to determine when and to whom information should be shared based on issues of safety, risk management, and privacy

o Oversees security for corporate documents and files

o Oversee updating of computer systems and technology

5. Fiscal Development and Compliance – Works in coordination with BOD and leadership staff to design and implement plans and strategies that successfully achieve impacts that are aligned with funding resources.

o Develops and executes OFC’s annual fundraising plan focused on a diversified revenue mix to ensure overall sustainability

o Manage finances to include an accurate system for reporting/tracking (e.g., Quickbooks) o Oversees development functions with emphasis on building capacity to support sustainable growth o Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with major donors and funders. Works with

development and leadership staff to seek out strategic grant opportunities and submit compelling grant proposals

o Ensures compliance with all funding expectations and manages all funds according to established accounting policies and procedures. Oversees grant and funder reporting expectations as outlined in funding agreements 

o Compile documentation for an annual audit and ensure completion of the same

o Along with Executive Committee ensure necessary registrations and certifications comply with state requirements or nonprofit organizations

o Stay current with relevant laws and regulations

6. Other duties as required

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Outreach Fort Collins is interested in finding the best candidate for the job, which includes applicants who come from different backgrounds and may bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our team. Even if an applicant does not meet every qualification, we encourage them to think broadly about their background and skill set relevant to the role, and apply.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years or more experience in public health, health care, community organization or social services preferred. 

At least two years of organizational development experience and one year of supervisory experience. Direct service experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, preferred. 

Competency in establishing and developing effective working relationships with staff, clients, business owners and employees, first responders, current and potential donors, agency partners, and other diverse stakeholders. 

Demonstrated experience in convening stakeholders, facilitating meetings, mediating conflict, inviting differing perspectives, and building consensus among participants.

Working knowledge of up-to-date best practices when working with vulnerable populations, including Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction Programs, and Housing First Framework.

Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to adapt a style to fit various audiences.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, as well as ability to work independently and manage time efficiently, including meeting deadlines and delivering project management outcomes. 

Commitment to a high level of accountability when working independently and ability to maintain a high level of ethical conduct.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness, racial equity, and health equity. 

Experience with Microsoft and Google applications. HMIS experience is a plus. 

SALARY, BENEFITS, AND SCHEDULE: 

This is a full-time salaried position. Typical work hours include Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM, however, hours of availability must be flexible to accommodate community engagement on occasional nights and weekends. 

Health Insurance/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Long Term Disability 

Employees eligible for 12 accrued days of vacation and 10 accrued days of sick leave during first calendar year of hire Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 

Please upload both a Resume and Cover Letter outlining relevant qualifications and position interest.