Managing Director

Overview

OMNI is honored to be retained by KC Mothers in Charge in their search for a Managing Director.  This position is responsible for managing agency operations, as well as driving fundraising and outreach within the community.  Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director leads a team including the organization founder and other staff to achieve the organization’s mission and objectives.  

KC Mothers in Charge works to create a safe community for all by reducing violent crime through prevention, education, and intervention.  It was founded in 2012 as a program of Kansas City’s Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, and after receiving funding from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, expanded to become its own non-profit in 2015.  The organization offers a variety of services and programs centered around victim and family services, offender reintegration and recidivism reduction, and community outreach and education. 

Responsibilities

• Embrace the mission, vision and values of KC Mothers in Charge and inspire others to use their skills, abilities, and connections to help further the mission.
• Provide leadership and direction for all strategic and operational planning, programs, and fundraising initiatives to amplify the organization's impact.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility including reporting, compliance, and budget management.
• Direct and manage the organization’s fund developing efforts, including creating and executing a Fund Development Plan, and effectively utilizing the Board, staff, and volunteers in support of these efforts.
• Increase organization visibility through the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan; serve as the spokesperson for the organization in coordination with the founder.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to achieve the strategic goals of the organization.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork that helps staff and volunteers excel.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive experience in non-profit leadership and management, with demonstrated success in managing operations, leading teams, marketing, and fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proven ability to build strong external relationships with funders, donors, volunteers, public officials, and partner organizations.
• Track record of success in strategic planning, grant management, financial management, fund development and marketing; actual grant-writing skills strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work in close collaboration with the founder.
• Knowledge and experience in working with diverse communities of the Kansas City area.
• A commitment to social justice and advocating for non-violence in our community.

We appreciate your suggestions or referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal. Please direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Management

Meredith Hauck, Senior Consultant – mhauck@omnihrm.com 

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