Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
Nonprofit management: 2 years (required)
Full job description
Black women in international affairs (bwintaf)
Bwintaf is a nonprofit that seeks to reshape the field of international affairs to be more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of black people in the
Americas through the leadership of black womenBwintaf implements programs and initiatives prioritizing the dignity, lives, and well-being of black people in the americas and increases their presence and engagement in the field of international affairs through the leadership of black women.
Bwintaf executive director job description
Bwintaf is seeking a visionary leader who understands the impact unrepresentative foreign policy has on the lives of women of color and the challenges women of color face in international affairs career fieldsToo often women of color are being left out of decision making when their lives are being impacted mostIn addition to promoting the voices and strategic initiatives of black and indigenous people of color (bipoc) in international affairs and foreign policy, the executive director should be thoroughly committed to the bwintaf mission and able to play multiple roles to ensure the success and integrity of the organization.
Responsibilities
Set the strategic direction for bwintaf marketing, fundraising, program development, outreach and hr management, to include assisting in the recruitment of other board and senior advisory council members.
Provide the board with the resources it needs to incite change and promote growth, to include aligning the organization with its strategic direction and providing the technology needed to streamline work and maximize impact.
Serve as the public face of bwintaf and represent the organization in a positive lightThis includes attending and hosting fundraising and programmatic events, speaking with reporters and donors, and engaging with academic, congressional, non-profit, industry, and other community members.
Maintain strong relationships with peers, key stakeholders, the media, industry, associations, and other relevant entities and communities capable of advancing the mission and initiatives of bwintaf.
Lead fundraising efforts, alongside the director of finance, to develop actionable fundraising plans and ensure the financial success of the organizationThe
Executive director should have a demonstrated ability to generate new revenue streams and understand non-profit financial documents (e.g., budgets, cash flow,
Income statements, balance statements, the basics of 990 tax returns, audits, compliance, etc.) and funding cycles.
Cultivate relationships and serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholdersEstablish opportunities to partner with organizations and causes that align with the bwintaf missionWork with leaders in business and government to take advantage of corporate social responsibility (csr) initiatives to establish long-term strategic partnerships to meet unmet bwintaf needs.
Identify methods and ways to accomplish strategic policy goals and initiatives.
Ensure the organization is operating in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, in which it is operating and collecting donationsEstablish high ethical standards for the organization.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required (advanced degree preferred).
Academic and professional experience in the field of international affairs
At least 2 years of professional non-profit management, leadership, and mentoring/coaching, and relationship management experience.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to set and achieve strategic objectives, leverage technology, and manage a budget.
Marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator and listener with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and multidisciplinary project management skills.
Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to nonprofit planning and education programming.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Passion, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
Fits the bwintaf culture: values the importance of the board of directors and
Senior advisory council input and experience, believes in consensus building, and advancing the future and success of bipoc women.
Position salary: the position is currently offered on a volunteer basis with the potential to become a full-time paid position.
Average work hours: 15-25 hours/weekBwintaf is a fully remote organization.
Applying to the position:
Please send a resume/cv, statement of interest that clearly articulates how your talents meet the qualifications noted in this job announcementAll materials should be emailed with the subject line “(applicant name) bwintaf executive director.” along with the above-mentioned documents, please fill out the board of directors job application form, which can be found here: https://forms.gle/tbz2zpfb7hfup8kz8An application is not considered complete until all three items are received by bwintaf.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $0.01 per hour
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
Nonprofit management: 2 years (required)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
