roles & responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

Implement, lead and achieve organizational goals in line with the short- and long-term strategic vision, developed in partnership with the Board and CEO

Manage the executive leadership team and foster a culture where employees feel safe, valued, and respected, enabling them to work effectively

Implement strategic priorities in alignment with the CEO, Board and other stakeholders

Set annual organizational and employee goals, inspire and support employees to achieve or exceed targets, and address obstacles hindering progress

Ensure the organization has effective management systems and structures in place and meets all professional standards

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Cultivate inclusive and equitable working relationships with employees, the Board, the audience, and community members

Support and enhance the sense of belonging and success of employees from historically marginalized populations

Model DEI concepts and issues, especially regarding recruitment and performance management, and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment

Collaborate with the Board to encourage DEI principles in recruiting and retaining Board members

Finance and Legal

Oversee the development, reporting, forecasting and management of an the organization’s annual budget, ensuring sound financial management within that budget

Support the CEO and the Board in maintaining the overall financial health of the organization

Assist in building and maintaining financial reserves

Manage risks that could significantly impact inewsource and communicate them to the Board and other stakeholders

Fundraising Strategy

Oversee fundraising strategy for contributed and earned income; including individual donor stewardship and cultivation through the Spotlight Club and individual giving

Lead and supervise the Director of Development in implementing fundraising initiatives, including grant-writing and prospecting for new and renewing funding opportunities

Explore and develop earned income revenue streams with the Director of Growth and Partnerships to complement the organization's fundraising efforts

Initiate, cultivate, and extend relationships with inewsource’s portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate supporters to achieve fundraising targets