Are you an experienced nonprofit fundraiser who aspires to be an Executive Director?

We are currently in search of a Chief Executive Officer for Pretty Lake Camp. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Mattawan, MI.

ORGANIZATION: Pretty Lake Camp

LOCATION: Mattawan, MI - Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)

POSITION TITLE: Chief Executive Officer

DURATION: Exempt (Full-time Salary)

SALARY: $100,000- $115,000

Is This Your Dream Job? The CEO is responsible for overall operations, asset protection, fundraising, financial planning, and marketing/public relations for Pretty Lake Camp, a non-profit organization that provides summer camp experiences to at-risk children in Kalamazoo County, retreat and food service accommodations for diverse groups on a year-round basis, team-building and leadership development through the Adventure Centre, and educational programming at PLC’s farm. 

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Fundraiser with demonstrated success in Major Gifts, Foundation, and Corporate Giving
• Seasoned People Leader & Manager
• Understanding of Cultural & Socioeconomic Diversity, Compassionate, and Mission-driven
• Background working in social services, human services, or related field
• Bachelors Degree

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Management & Programming

• Provides leadership in developing and implementing sustainable programs, organizational strategies, and financial plans with the Board and staff.
• Identifies areas that need planning; develops and recommends goals, objectives, and action plans for the approval of the Board, and implements plans in conjunction with the Board and staff.
• Monitors and evaluates services provided and reports progress to the Board and committees; makes recommendations for change as needed.
• Oversees the human resources function to ensure optimum staffing and utilization of competent staff, recommending policy changes to benefits, compensation, employment, training and other areas as appropriate.
• Performs managerial duties for administrative staff including interviewing/hiring applicants; monitoring performance and objectives of staff; reviewing staff performance and recommending salary increases, developing staff members by encouraging further education, participation in work-related seminars, providing learning opportunities within the organization, and terminating employees if necessary.
• Reviews current practices/methods and initiates development of new ones as necessary to reduce costs, encourage growth, and improve efficiency.

Financial

• Leads the development of annual operating and capital budgets for submission to the Board; ensures compliance with approved budgets; proposes revisions as necessary.
• Provides for the appropriate control and accountability of all funds, physical assets, and other property.
• Protects Pretty Lake Camp’s legal interests and maintains its operations within governmental laws and regulations.

Communication

• Communicates effectively and persuasively with multiple audiences using both oral and written communications.
• Represents PLC in relationships with the media, community organizations, suppliers, competitors, professional organizations, donors, customers, and similar groups in matters of public image, perception and presentation.
• Presents at local meetings and to outside groups in matters of PLC promotion and education.
• Answers routine inquires on behalf of the organization as appropriate.

Fund Development and Growth

• Identifies, cultivates and solicits donor prospects, major / planned gift prospects (individuals and foundations), and grant opportunities within the local community and beyond.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances the fund-raising capabilities of board members, volunteers and staff.
• Assists in researching and writing grants, preparing grant/foundation reports, writing appeal letters, planning organization wide fundraising events, and other fundraising activities as needed.

Board Relations

• Facilitates the work of the Board and its committees by developing resource materials, providing appropriate information and reports, and assisting committee chairpersons as necessary.
• Provides advice and counsel to the Board to assist in setting policies and monitoring the performance of PLC.
• Recommends new policies, programs, and action plans consistent with the vision, mission and strategic plan of the organization.
• Executes all policies/decisions of the Board.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Board.

We’d love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the job for you or know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.

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Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.