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The President and CEO of the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund will be a visionary leader responsible for the overall management, strategy, and successful operation of the organization. This role focuses on building strong relationships, overseeing programs for those impacted by racially motivated shootings, and ensuring effective fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Guide the organization with a strategic vision that addresses both immediate needs and long-term recovery. The CEO will develop and implement a strategic plan, provide stability during crisis, and maintain strong connections with the affected community.
- Program Development: Oversee and implement programs that address the immediate and long-term needs of victims. This involves collaborating with partner organizations, mental health professionals, and community leaders to enhance program offerings and develop educational workshops on racial justice.
- Financial Management: The CEO is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, and providing oversight for all financial operations, ensuring the organization operates within its budget and maintains a positive financial position.
- Stakeholder Relations: This role requires cultivating relationships with mass shooting survivors, families, and support organizations, as well as engaging with government agencies and community leaders to strengthen collaboration and advocacy.
- Community Outreach & Advocacy: Lead efforts to raise awareness about the impact of mass shootings on victims and their families. The CEO will also develop educational initiatives on racial injustice and systemic racism, serve as the primary spokesperson for racial justice issues, and advocate for policy changes to prevent future incidents of racially motivated violence.
Required Competencies & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess deep cultural competence and sensitivity to the historical context of African Americans, recognizing the impact of racial trauma. The role requires empathy, compassion, and a trauma-informed leadership style. The CEO must also be resilient and committed to advancing equity and social justice.
Qualifications include a college degree (master's degree), five or more years of senior-level nonprofit management experience, a proven track record in fundraising and financial management, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience in advocacy and w orking with government agencies is also a plus.
*This position is on-site and located in Buffalo, NY.
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