Executive Director

This is a Full Time Job

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer and, in partnership with the Board of Directors, is responsible for leading the organization's success. The Executive Director has a clear and compelling strategic vision and is dedicated to a culture of transparency, partnership, innovation, and inclusion.

Scope of Position:
The Executive Director plays a hands-on role, balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, and making timely decisions around both strategic and administrative issues. The position is responsible for overseeing the overall health and performance of the organization, including administration, programs, finances, and strategic planning. Primary duties include fundraising and revenue generation, building partnerships, and community outreach. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Executive Director will ensure Docs In Progress has the systems and resources to deliver on the mission, including setting, managing and achieving ambitious objectives as well as collaborating with staff and board in this work. The ED is responsible for the organization's financial health, using resources in the most strategic way possible to have the greatest impact.

The work largely falls into three main categories:

Fundraising, Financial Growth, & External Relationships (50%)
- Lead and direct development efforts by crafting and executing Docs In Progress' annual fundraising plan and strategy that includes securing grants and building an individual donor program; at least $150-200k to be raised annually. Responsible for meeting deadlines for all grant reports and applications.
- Build and cultivate new and existing relationships with major donors, large and small businesses, and funding institutions. Build trust, communicate regularly, and collaborate to generate revenue, goodwill, and increase donor engagement.
- Identify and cultivate partners for revenue generation and program development.
- In partnership with the Board, plan and administer the annual operating budget, ensuring the long-term financial viability of the organization.
- Act as the organization's primary spokesperson (events, media, etc.)

Program Oversight (25%)
- With the Board and staff, plan the programs and services that will meet the needs of the community and fulfill Docs In Progress' mission; regularly evaluate these programs and services in the light of changing needs and available resources.
- Oversee programs to be certain they meet the confines of grant contracts of which there are three program portfolios: artist services, public programs, and education programs.

Staff and Board Management (25%)
- Determine the most appropriate staff structure for executing programs and administrative activities.
- Recruit, train, and directly manage and support the staff of Docs In Progress.
- Model and ensure an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring organizational culture.
- Maintain regular communication with Board members on progress of plans and objectives.

Qualifications:
The Executive Director must be action-oriented, innovative and able to translate broad goals into achievable steps; anticipates and solves problems; takes advantage of opportunities; a self-starter and team player; and passionate about achieving the organization's mission.

The position requires the following:
- Appreciation of documentary filmmaking; knowledge of the local and larger filmmaking community a plus.
- Bachelor's degree; Master's in arts or business management preferred but not required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership/management position.
- Nonprofit management and governance oversight.
- Proven success in philanthropy, fund development, and grant writing.
- Outreach and community relations, including the capacity to make formal, persuasive presentations.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Experience managing numerous projects and programs, preferably film, arts, and/or education.
- Leading strategic planning processes and setting achievable goals.
- Personnel management, including the ability to articulate goals clearly and to give staff both the responsibility and the authority to achieve them.
- Technology/computer skills to ensure administrative and programmatic resources are available.
- Strong commitment to a policy of diversity and inclusion.
- Flexibility to participate as necessary in some evening and weekend events.
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