Temporary PA to CEO and Office

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization and as such is responsible for providing overall leadership, management, and direction to uphold DAP’s mission, programs, and services. The Executive Director provides direction and leadership to staff members, managing the operations and the activities of the staff while building relationships within the community in order to promote the organization and its mission.Providing leadership and information to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities in the areas of policy, governance, finance, fundraising, and planning, serving as the principal professional resource to the Board.

Leadership and Planning
Directs the overall administration of the Agency in all of its functions, programs, and services to ensure that DAP upholds its strategic vision and achieves its mission, goals, and objectives.
Serves as the management liaison to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
Administers the development and maintenance of programs and services designed to meet the needs of the community and carries out the policies of the Board.
Oversees the delivery of high-quality programs and services in compliance with external/governmental requirements, applicable laws, and regulations while increasing programmatic efficiencies and consistency throughout the Agency.
Financial Management and Fundraising
Oversees the development and implementation of the $3 million annual budget approved by the Board.
In collaboration with the Director of Finance, oversees the administration of the organization’s daily fiscal operations, and leads the Board and staff in the development and maintenance of revenue sources.
In collaboration with the Director of Advancement, maintains positive and effective relations with foundations, corporations, individuals, and existing funding sources while expanding and identifying new funding sources.
Responsible for overseeing facilities management of the physical plant and capital assets at DAP’s main office, emergency Safe House, and Nana’s Attic Thrift Shop including repairs, improvements, security, and IT.
Ensures representation of DAP with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Oversees DAP’s compliance management to insure timely and correct completion of all monthly, quarterly, bi-monthly, and annual fiscal and program reporting requirements.
Responsible for the annual review and assessment of DAP’s outsourcing agreements and insurance programs including commercial lines, professional liability lines, and employee benefits.
Serves as the lead contact with outsourcing partner or outside counsel on any DAP legal matters and represents DAP at any formal hearings or proceedings including, for example, worker’s compensation and unemployment.
Government, Community & Media Relations
Projects a positive public image of the organization and is visible within Delaware County, is attuned to the community’s needs and perceptions and provides leadership in developing the organization’s public profile while communicating its mission and services to the community.
Serves as the Agency representative to all local, county, state, and federal elected officials on the full range of DAP affairs including funding, policy, and community issues.
Serves as the chief spokesperson with both the community and media outlets for the Agency with respect to DAP’s programs and services.
Board Development and Administration
Advises and assists the Board on organizational issues and policy planning and keeps the Board apprised as to major developments and policy issues requiring Board action.
Collaborates with the governance committee to execute a Board Orientation program at least once per year for new members of the Board of Directors.
Staff Development and Administration
Responsible for a total staff of approximately 40 through 7 direct reports, outsourcing partners, outside legal counsel, insurance brokers, and marketing, public relations, and other consultants.
Oversees human resources policies and implements changes when needed.
Lead responsibility for all aspects of human resources management including recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, annual performance reviews, annual goal and objective planning, health benefit planning and administration, salary administration, the development and monitoring of personnel policies and practices, staff training, and adequate reward and recognition programs for employees.
With outsourcing partner, manages Agency worker’s compensation, unemployment, and short- and long-term disability matters with current or former employees.
The Executive Director must have an understanding of and passion for the goals and mission of Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County and the population it serves. Minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible management experience and administrative responsibilities in nonprofit and/or human/social services organizations.
Master’s degree in social sciences, public administration, business, or law degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
Extensive experience in program development and implementation, including budget oversight and staff development.
Motivational, respectful, inclusive nature that helps to develop trust, maintain team cohesion, and build morale.
Strong people management skills that encourages and empowers employees to plan, define their roles, and work in a way that maximizes their expertise and skills; ongoing feedback, conflict resolution and coaching to keep employees engaged and foster continued personal and professional growth.
Experience in fundraising with the ability to formulate and execute development strategies that will enhance revenue while fostering strong partnerships with external partners and community members; working knowledge of governmental and private funding sources.
Possess superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, DAP’s mission, vision and goals with clarity, passion, and persuasion.
Willing and able to travel regionally.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (DAP) was founded in 1976 as part of an effort to provide safety, advocacy, and supportive services to victims of domestic abuse not otherwise available within Delaware County. Today, DAP remains the only provider of services exclusive to victims of domestic violence in Delaware County.
Empowering victims of abuse and domestic violence prevention are at the core of DAP’s mission. Each year, thousands of victims of abuse and their children are supported through the 24/7 hotline, emergency safe house, counseling, and legal advocacy.
In addition to direct services to victims of domestic violence and their children, DAP operates Nana’s Attic Thrift Store in Broomall, PA. Opened in February of 2002 as a source of earned income for DAP, the thrift store is also a resource for residents of the safe house and their children.
For additional information about Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc., please visit their website at  .
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This is a directory of job offerings of interest to constituents of the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute (NELI) of the Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR).