Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEEDED BY CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL CHARITY
Sisters of Mary Boystowns and Girlstowns Inc.
Washington, DC (Lanham, MD suburb)
Full-time Employee, In Office
Experience: 5 years +
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

ABOUT THE CHARITY
Sisters of Mary Boystowns and Girlstowns Inc. is the US office for the international charitable works of the Sisters of Mary (SOM). SOM offers truly Catholic residential care, education, and catechesis to the poorest of the poor in 6 countries: Tanzania, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and the Philippines through 13 Girlstowns and Boystowns, daycares, medical and vocational training centers. The program currently serves over 20,000 high school-age children and continues to expand.

The SOM was founded in Korea by Venerable Fr Al Schwartz, a native of Washington DC, to serve the poor in the spirit of the Gospel. The Virgin of the Poor is the Patroness of these Mother-Sisters who relieve the suffering of the poor by "Transforming Lives One Child At a Time." This proven program breaks the poverty cycle. The Sisters' motto is to "Serve the Lord with Joy."

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to grow in their career and their faith while helping an outstanding Catholic charity. The candidate will be the manager of US Fundraising for the most effective Catholic children's charity internationally. The 160,000+ graduates are the testimonial to the success of the SOM program. The new Executive Director will plan, manage, and implement the expansion and growth of a current dynamic program to inform more Catholics and others in the US and Canada about the amazing works of the SOM in transforming the lives of the poor. The candidate will work with our Board, composed of successful business leaders and Sisters, plus our talented staff to provide growth from the current $10 Million level to $25 Million in annual fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS
•Commitment to the Catholic Mission of transforming children in poverty and their families into disciples of Christ and outstanding citizens.
•5 + Years of successful management and development experience.
•Ability to make excellent oral and written presentations and to travel in the United States and internationally.
•Talent for recruiting, leading, and joyfully motivating staff.
•Demonstrated major gifts fundraising success.
•History of achieving and leading a team to exceed fundraising goals.
•Ability to understand financial reports and manage a budget.
•A knowledge of the Catholic donor space and the ability to network and build strong relationships with Catholic donors, foundations, and organizations.
•Experience with Blackbaud RE and FE is a plus.

KEY DUTIES
1. Fully audit and assess current organizational strategy and fundraising to create a strategic plan supporting the mission, vision, and values of the Sisters of Mary with input from the Board of Directors. Identify, retain, and steward donors at all levels, emphasizing broadening the base of support and pipeline globally.
2. Create and implement annual marketing and fundraising plans to grow from $10 million to $25 million.
3. Recruit and develop a team of employees to achieve growth goals.
4. Establish best practices and standard operating procedures to run an efficient office, hire and train the staff, and utilize technology in fundraising.
5. Represent the SOM at Catholic events and conferences.
6. Accompany current and prospective donors to the international Boystowns and Girlstowns to experience the program.

COMPENSATION
Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and results.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Learn more at www.worldvillages.org
Send resume and cover letters or inquiries to Kathy at [email protected]