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Envision Consulting, LLC · 3 days ago

Executive Director

Van Nuys, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Independent Living Center of Southern California (ILCSC) is a non-residential agency providing a wide range of services to a growing population of People with Disabilities. The Executive Director (ED) will serve as the chief executive, responsible for setting organizational strategy, leading staff, and strengthening partnerships to advance ILCSC’s services and community presence.

Business DevelopmentConsultingManagement ConsultingTutoring

Responsibilities

Supervise the management and leadership of the organization, including operations, programming, advocacy, fundraising, and finances

Develop and maintain positive, effective Board relationships; provide timely and appropriate information to the Board and committees and educate the Board on external issues affecting the organization and its work

Work with the Board and senior leadership team to create and implement a strategic plan aligned with ILCSC’s mission, vision, and core values

Oversee high-quality, responsive services that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and advance ILCSC’s mission

Strengthen program coordination, consistency across offices, and thoughtful innovation to improve service delivery and outcomes

Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-trust organizational culture by supporting professional development, implementing fair evaluation and compensation practices, and prioritizing staff well-being and engagement

Maintain a consistent leadership presence and clear decision-making while promoting open communication to build trust, improve coordination across locations, and ensure timely responsiveness to staff and organizational needs

Strengthen and empower the leadership team through effective delegation, accountability, and coaching to support operational continuity, strong internal communication, and sustained organizational performance

Improve operational efficiency, compliance, and accountability by establishing clear processes, role clarity, and performance expectations across all offices

Establish a financial strategy that ensures sustainability, healthy cash flow, and adequate reserves

Oversee contractual agreements with service providers e.g. HR consultants, IT consultants, Insurance Broker, Vendors, to ensure the best quality and pricing available

Set annual fundraising goals and oversee organizational fundraising efforts, including grants, major gifts, and fundraising events

Cultivate strong relationships with established funding partners and actively engage new individual, corporate, and foundation donors

Serve as the primary spokesperson for ILCSC

Increase awareness and integration of ILCSC within the surrounding community by overseeing effective marketing and communications activities

Act as an advocate in both public and private sectors for services and constituencies relevant to ILCSC

Engage participants, families, volunteers, donors, and community members to strengthen services and foster community involvement

Work with legislators, regulatory agencies, and volunteers to advance policies that increase funding and improve the quality of life for ILCSC’s participants

Qualification

Executive Director experienceFundraising successStrategic planningNonprofit managementDisabilitiesTeam developmentCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Prior experience as an Executive Director, or member of the senior leadership team of a nonprofit organization with a minimum operating budget greater than $1M

A minimum of 5 years' experience in progressively responsible roles within senior management positions at a nonprofit or mission-driven corporation

Experience working with disabled persons and an understanding of the changing landscape of services and funding are strongly preferred

A business mindset with a proven track record in managing a strategic planning process, resulting in improved efficiency, program effectiveness, and sustainability of organizational budget

Demonstrated fundraising success with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partnerships

Demonstrated commitment to continued professional growth and the development of employees and Board of Directors

Benefits

Vacation and sick time

Simple IRA with an employer match

Insurance offerings

Company

Envision Consulting, LLC

Envision Consulting partners exclusively with nonprofits all across the country on organizational assessments, strategic restructuring, leadership transitions and executive search, with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion integrated into all of their practices.

Founded in 2011

Pasadena, California, USA

11-50 employees