Chief Executive Officer

A Sense of Home•Hawthorne, CA

2h•$275,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A Sense of Home (ASOH) is seeking an industrious and innovative leader with a positive and warm disposition to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The incoming CEO will build upon the foundation created by the founder, Georgie Smith, and lead the organization into its next phase of growth. The CEO must be capable of working collaboratively with all team members, possess a strong ability to work in any environment with a diverse array of individuals and groups, and have a keen ability to evaluate needs and execute accordingly. The CEO will lead the organization's sustainable growth while ensuring financial sustainability and mission alignment, authentically embodying ASOH's core ethics and values. In the first 18 months, the CEO will be responsible for creating and implementing a five-year strategic plan, fully launching ASOH's New York program by 2027, establishing a sustainable national model for expansion starting in 2027, and increasing revenue by 50%.

Requirements

Ability to lead an organization with multiple operations, collaborate with staff, and work with diverse groups of people and a wide range of faiths, beliefs, ages, cultures, and experiences.
Experience overseeing an annual operating budget of $10M+.
Experience leading a team of 25+ professionals.
Proven track record of having individually raised more than $3M annually from government and foundational grants as well as from individuals and corporate donors.
Demonstrated success in translating strategic vision into operational execution.
Experience cultivating, managing, and protecting relationships with high-profile individuals, tier-one talent, and press.
Experience spearheading strategic brand positioning and secured high-profile international and national partnerships.
Demonstrated success in organizational scaling and accelerating organizational growth across diverse geographic markets, with a proven ability to scale regional teams and operations from the ground up.
Possesses a diverse professional network in numerous major cities which includes thought leaders, NGO and governmental leaders, and global leaders in media, tech, academia & research institutions, finance, manufacturing, and sustainability.
Nonprofit experience in a similar or transferable area, as it pertains to relationships with philanthropists, foundations, brands, and NGOs.
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Google Apps, email, social media networks, computers, smartphones, equipment, graphics software and CRM systems.
Bachelor’s degree required.
The position requires consistent travel to off-site locations to perform job duties.
Employees must have readily available access to reliable transportation at all times to fulfill these duties.
If an employee chooses to drive a vehicle for work-related travel, they are responsible for maintaining a valid driver license and any legally required automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
The primary spokesperson thus far has been ASOH Founder, Georgie Smith. The CEO is expected to continue using Smith’s voice and unique storytelling capabilities as a key resource to further build and grow organizational visibility.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term strategic plans in collaboration with the board, ensuring all initiatives align with the mission and improve organizational impact.
Implement policies adopted by the Board of Directors and maintain the organization’s accountability to its mission and core values.
Increase revenue by driving a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes institutional giving, major donors, corporate partnerships, and special events.
Cultivate new and existing relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government funders.
Build a major donor pipeline and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
Expand unrestricted revenue and philanthropic visibility.
Ensure fiscal compliance and maintain sound financial health of ASOH.
Oversee accurate financial reporting and compliance with funding requirements.
Manage and expand the ASOH Endowment Fund.
Develop and manage the board-approved budget with the COO and leadership team.
Oversee the budget and control expenses once the budget is approved by the Board of Directors.
Ensure efficient and transparent stewardship and management of ASOH’s resources.
Diversify revenue streams, developing creative business and social enterprise models.
Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with the Board of Directors, committees, and advisory councils.
Prepare for and attend all board meetings and committee meetings.
Communicate regularly with the Board of Directors about the operations and financial health of the organization.
Advise the board on governance, policy-making, and organizational growth.
Assist in a collaborative board recruitment process.
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performance team while ensuring a positive, mission-driven, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
Assess the management team, staff, and ASOH volunteers to ensure effective structure and staffing, including overseeing performance measures and monitoring results.
Supervise the national office leadership team, local programs’ executive directors, and other key staff responsible for day-to-day operations.
Continue to develop sound financial, technology, human resources, and risk management procedures with the COO.
Lead all aspects of rolling out ASOH programs in New York and other cities, in alignment with board-established Expansion Guideposts.
Serve as ASOH’s primary spokesperson and ambassador to community and corporate partners, the media, government officials, and the public, elevating visibility in Los Angeles and beyond.
Ensure consistent, compelling messaging and brand alignment across all communications.