Executive Director

ABOUT:

YCC Family Crisis Center is a non-profit organization formed 80 years ago to enhance the safety of all by providing crisis intervention and advocacy services to reduce and prevent the occurrence of family violence and sexual assault through education and community awareness.

Our programs support and enhance the quality of life for all individuals and families by providing advocacy and education to find hope on the road to self-sufficiency. We serve individuals of all ages. Our domestic violence and sexual assault victim assistance centers provide service 24/7 to victims and their children.

As the only provider of these services in Weber and Morgan Counties, we play an integral role in helping Utah become the safest place to raise a family. Separately, we can do many good things — together, we can make miracles happen!

YCC supports individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through safety, advocacy, and resources on their journey to safe and healthy lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

YCC Family Crisis Center (YCC) is looking for an empathetic, innovative, dynamic and forward-thinking Executive Director who is committed to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

They will have the opportunity to lead a talented Staff and engaged Board of Directors to meet the evolving needs of the community. This new leader will bring transparent and collaborative leadership to all areas of the organization and provide oversight of strategy, programmatic services, fundraising, talent development, and financial performance.

They will be the face of the organization and, along with the Board of Directors, will be responsible for ensuring the long-term growth and sustainability of YCC. The person in this position has a wonderful opportunity to manage a stable and well-established organization and oversee a staff of 70, seven direct reports, and an annual operating budget of over $4 million.

The ideal candidate will be curious, innovative, and an approachable executive with a sense of humor who fosters an environment of fun, despite the heavy mission. They must be able to solve problems, effectively lead cross-functional teams, balance competing priorities, and be flexible.

The future Executive Director will be a strong relationship builder with high levels of self-awareness and humility. They will lead and support a dedicated and committed staff, guided by an organizational strategy, culture, and operational practice that is grounded in collaboration. They will have a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality at all levels of the organization.

This leader will apply a trauma-informed lens to their work, advocating for marginalized groups and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to survivors of violence.

The new Executive Director will bring strong organizational management skills and strategic leadership ability and will be an excellent communicator, an exceptional fundraiser, and a savvy people manager.

They will be passionate about mentoring and supporting teams, as well as refining structures and systems to support the organization’s operating results and impact. They will have a growth mindset with an eye towards continuous improvement.

This individual will be able to sustain and grow relationships within the organization and across the community, including with government officials, donors, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP & MISSION DELIVERY

• Inspire, motivate, coach, and lead a team of committed direct service and administrative professionals while keeping an eye towards mitigating burnout.
• With a leadership style based in trust, directly manage members of the senior leadership team.
• Monitor the supervision of support staff for mentorship and professional development.
• Continually foster a culture that encourages collaboration, transparency, and trust within and between teams.
• Maintain a professional climate that supports staff in setting and achieving goals while attracting and retaining top-quality personnel.
• Become knowledgeable of the core functions of the services of the organization, including education, outreach, transitional housing, and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Stay current on issues, policies, and procedures regarding domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Remain informed regarding legislative issues and become involved with public policy initiatives and advocacy.
• Ensure that the agency delivers the best possible service to clients and adapts to changing needs in the community.

STRATEGY & VISIONING

• Provide thoughtful and visionary executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering.
• Foster an environment of innovation and lead long-range strategic planning in partnership with the Board of Directors and other constituents.
• Oversee implementation of visioning while ensuring necessary funds, staff, infrastructure, and resources are available to realize goals.
• Ensure effective systems to track progress and measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the Board, funders, and other constituents.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• In partnership with Board and Staff, ensure effective budget development and management.
• Work in partnership with the Board and staff Financial Officer to manage the daily financial operations to ensure maximum utilization of resources and financial positioning for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with government funding requirements.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

• Foster an inclusive culture that is collaborative, transparent, respectful, and affirming.
• Value the perspectives and contributions of all staff and promote an inclusive environment.
• Emphasize equitable hiring practices, support professional growth based on merit, and champion a healthy work-life balance for all employees.
• Hold all staff accountable to the same standards of behavior and promote a culture of respect and fair treatment for all.

PARTNERSHIPS, FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS

• Identify new paths towards growth to ensure YCC can continue to maximize impact.
• Work with the development team to fully understand all existing and potential funding streams.
• Expand fundraising activities to support sustainability and meet the challenges and opportunities resulting from rapid population growth.
• Build strong relationships with city governments and work with various city, state and federal officials.
• Maintain a portfolio of major donors for cultivation, engagement, and moves management.
• Inspire donors, government officials, partners, and the community to action through impassioned and eloquent storytelling.
• Serve as lead spokesperson while also cultivating other spokespeople amongst Staff and Board.

GOVERNANCE & BOARD RELATIONS

• Collaborate with and support the Board in fulfilling its governance and fiduciary duties, including board recruitment, onboarding and off-boarding, board education, board evaluation, and maintaining relationships with long-standing departing board members.
• Partner with the Board to implement the strategic plan and identify growth areas.
• Work in partnership with the Board to identify, solicit, and acquire new sources of funding.
• Report regularly and transparently to the Board on all operational, financial, and clinical progress and challenges.

Who you are:

YOU HAVE PASSION FOR THE PURPOSE.

You have an authentic belief in the purpose, values, and impact of YCC. That passion energizes you.

YOU HAVE STRONG EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE.

You lead with powerful charisma based on quiet confidence, compassion, and humility. You can read a room, have high self-awareness, and accept responsibility and criticism.

YOU INSPIRE TRUST.

You are viewed as a leader with a high degree of integrity. You give credit where due and don’t lead with ego; you recognize you are part of a whole and always take into account what is best for the organization.

YOU ARE A MASTER RELATIONSHIP BUILDER.

You are a skilled communicator and storyteller who loves public speaking, connecting with others, and nurturing relationships.

YOU ARE WILLING TO HAVE TOUGH CONVERSATIONS.

You appropriately confront difficult situations with grace and lead uncomfortable conversations. You do this with courage and kindness. You develop resolutions that everyone can support, even if they don’t agree.

YOU HAVE DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR.

You are an experienced, innovative professional with proven ability to manage and lead a social service organization successfully.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High sense of responsibility and commitment to YCC’s mission.
• Ten+ years of successful leadership and management experience in the nonprofit/human/social service sector with the proven ability to effectively manage and lead a growing organization.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing relationships with government officials, donors, board members, corporate supporters, and community members.
• The maturity, integrity, professionalism, and experience to earn the trust and confidence of the team, board leadership, funders, clients, and community partners.
• Ability and passion to fundraise.
• Experience building and managing budgets and making sound financial decisions.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all and experience engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate and align mission, vision, and values to funders.
• Creative, innovative thinker who embraces new ways of approaching planning, challenges, and opportunities; willing to challenge the status quo; adaptable and flexible in thinking and execution.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance and experience working with, or on, boards.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to delegate, meet deadlines, and follow through.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The Executive Director position is full-time. YCC is offering a comprehensive compensation package inclusive of salary and benefits. The salary range is $110,000-$140,000 DOE. Other benefits include:

• Medical
• 24/7 Telehealth
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B retirement plan with up to 8% match of gross earnings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YCC opposes discrimination and injustice in all forms. Research shows that members of underrepresented groups – including women, LGBTQIA+ identified people, Black, Latino, Indigenous, and other people of color – tend to apply for jobs only if they meet every single requirement listed. Here at YCC, we want the best candidate for the job, and that candidate might not always meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you are passionate about our work and joining our team, we encourage you to apply – especially if you are a member of a structurally marginalized group. We look forward to your application.

Pathway Group has been retained to lead this recruitment effort on behalf of YCC.

Inquiries, nominations, or applications (including a cover letter and resume) should be directed electronically and in confidence to with “YCC- ED” in the subject line.

We are pleased to answer any questions or supply further information as needed. All inquiries or referrals will be held in strict confidence.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of nonprofit leadership experience do you have?

Ability to Commute:

• Ogden, UT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ogden, UT: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person