Message-ID: <9666979.1075852841344.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 09:26:14 -0700 (PDT) From: career.management.center@anderson.ucla.edu To: alumnijobs@anderson.ucla.edu Subject: Career Opportunity: Executive Director with Fund of the Four Directions in New York. Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Career Management Center X-To: Anderson Alumni Jobs List X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \KRUSCIT (Non-Privileged)\Inbox X-Origin: Ruscitti-K X-FileName: KRUSCIT (Non-Privileged).pst Dear Alumni, The Fund of the Four Directions organization is searching for an Executive Director for their foundation based in New York. Interested candidates can send cover letter and resume to Kent Lebsock (MNC-703). Please note that the application deadline is February 1, 2002. Contact information is listed following job description. Thank you. ============================================ Industry: Nonprofit/Philanthropy Function: General Management Employer: Fund of the Four Directions Job Title: Executive Director Job Location: New York, NY Organization Description The Fund of the Four Directions is a national Native American foundation based in New York City. We are dedicated to supporting indigenous ways of life and languages, and we support the movement of indigenous peoples towards maintaining and reintegrating cultural integrity within our communities. Through grantmaking, capacity building, advocacy and collaboration, the Fund fosters the empowerment of indigenous communities in North America to implement solutions that are consistent with and revitalize indigenous ways and concepts. Website: www.ffd.org Job Description The Executive Director directs and oversees all aspects of the development and operation of the Fund. S/he is responsible for fiscal and administrative planning and management, including investment of assets, grantmaking, philanthropic advocacy, and fundraising. The Executive Director is the primary fundraiser and implements and coordinates all aspects of a diversified development program including an endowment campaign. The Executive Director supervises and collaborates with a program officer/administrator who provides support for administration and grantmaking. Program responsibilities include providing oversight and direction to the Fund's grantmaking program and technical assistance. The Executive Director works closely with an active working Board of Directors in strategic planning, development of policy, and coordination of Board involvement in the Fund. Qualifications ? Commitment to the vision and mission of the Fund of the Four Directions ? Minimum of five year's experience in program or organizational management ? Experience in community organizing and advocacy ? Native American cultural background and language proficiency desirable ? Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills ? Strong writing and presentation skills ? Creative thinker and good sense of humor Compensation Salary: $50-55K, plus benefits. To Apply Application deadline: February 1, 2002. Send cover letter and resume to: Kent Lebsock (MNC-703) Board of Directors Fund of the Four Directions 11 Park Place, Suite 1203 New York, NY 10007-2801 Fax: (212) 406-2254 E-mail: info@ffd.org This job listing was forwarded under the auspices of The MBA-Nonprofit Connection _________________________________________________ MBA Career Management Center The Anderson School at UCLA Entrepreneurs Hall, C201 Phone: (310) 825-3325 Email: career.management.center@anderson.ucla.edu Web: http://www.anderson.ucla.edu