Date Posted: 7/31/2009
Position Title: President & CEO, National Federation of Community Broadcasters
About NFCB: The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is a nonprofit organization located in oakland, CA with an annual budget of $1.5 million and nine full time staff. NFCB is a national alliance of stations, producers, and others committed to community radio. NFCB advocates for national public policy, funding, recognition, and resources on behalf of its membership, while providing services to empower and strengthen community broadcasters through the core values of
Position Overview: Working closely with the board of directors, the president & CEO will be responsible for providing strategic direction and vision for the mission and operation of the NFCB. This includes, but is not limited to: oversight of all the programmatic, financial, budgetary, managerial, partnership development, and fundraising needs of the NFCB to ensure the organization has the necessary resources to provide exceptional member services.
Characteristics of Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will be an idealistic, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader who has deeply held, demonstrated respect and understanding of the power of community radio and public media, even if his/her primary professional background is in another field. Energetic and enterprizing, the ideal candidate will have a stellar track record managing operations of similar size and complexity. S/he will be innovative and thoughtful, and able to foster the collaboration necessary to execute strategies that build upon the NFCB's existing services and mission while adapting to new challenges and opportunities. This person will have a significant understanding of new media trends and their benefits to community radio. Key to the success of the president & CEO will be the ability to manage a nonprofit entity while simultaneously operating within public broadcasting and media reform systems.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sensitivity and mindfulness in working internally with staff and board, and externally with the membership, partnering organizations, funders, governmental bodies, and more. S/he will work effectively with different personality styles to incorporate a variety of ideas and approaches in a manner that retains the dignity of all individuals and promotes positive energy and transparency, while leading colleagues to achieve the organization's mission, vision and priorities.
Specifically, the president & CEO will be expected to manage the following challenges:
Leadership and Advocacy: Inspire trust and confidence, effectively articulate the NFCB mission and vision, and attract others to help implement it. Provide overall leadership for the NFCB that addresses the diverse and evolving needs of community radio. Work with the Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders to de fine policy priorities and successfully negotiate on Capitol Hill and other arenas on behalf of the membership. Must be able to develop key relationships within the public media and media reform system and understand the strategies and language associated with lobbying on a national level.
Organizational Management: Oversee the creation of concrete and realistic timelines, budgets, and work plans in all organizational areas. Works closely with vice president & lead program development staff to ensure effective project management, top-quality performance of programs, outreach initiatives, and internal efforts that range from performance reviews to fiscal responsibility.
Fundraising and Partnership Development: Work collaboratively with the development director to raise funds to meet the annual budget, utilizing existing relationships and expanding opportunities for diversified income streams and structures. Support existing fundraising activities and relationships and develop new ones.
Staff Supervision and Support: Hire, supervise, and support staff in their ongoing work. Maintain and build a strong sense of staff teamwork and professionalism. Encourage and promote ongoing staff development and education. Provide regular performance reviews to staff members and ensure that sound human resource practices are in place.
Program Oversight: Provide "big picture" supervision for program development staff and work with them to ensure program goals are aligned with the strategic goals of the NFCB and changing demands. Report
program evaluation outcomes to board and board committees to provide insight into new strategic directions or opportunities.
Operations & Finance: Work with the COO to ensure professional financial controls and reporting systems are in place to support ongoing business development and the organization’s annual audit. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Marketing and Public Relations: Represent the National Federation of Community Broadcasters and promote its mission at a national level and, most significantly, in public policy and funding circles. Develop opportunities to promote the identity and profile of the NFCB and build stronger relations with public media at large. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in new media and public policy, and become known
as a sought-after resource in community radio.
Qualifications: While no one person will embody all of the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate is prepared to be the public face and personality of the organization. S/he will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
A record of accomplishment in an entrepreneurial not-for-profit environment, preferably 7-10 years experience.
A background in community radio would be a plus but is not required.
Demonstrated understanding of and passion for public media is a must.
Strong oral and written communication skills and comfort speaking to diverse constituencies including business executives, elected officials, funders, media, and other stakeholders, about the power and potential of community radio and public media.
At least 5 years experience in fundraising. Demonstrated success developing partners from government, foundations, and the private sector is essential.
Desire and ability to work respectfully with constituents, partners, and staff from multi-cultural and diverse backgrounds.
Track record of effectively leading an organization, with the ability to point to examples of successful strategies and processes, and to the development of an infrastructure that has taken an organization to the next growth
stage.
Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively and productively in an office that is at once a community-based organization and a national player in public media.
A proven record as a self-starter with the ability to not only take initiative but manage projects involving program design, and to manage often complex schedules and activities. Flexible and willing to travel.
Strong knowledge of financial management and analysis, ability to prepare and present budgets and create systems designed to save money and increase efficiencies.
Strong and proven understanding of new media, including social networking and Web 2.0.
How to Apply: Please send letter of interest and your full resumé to Apply@nfcb.org. All materials must be received by Sept. 11. The position becomes available in January 2010. Questions should be directed to Ginny Z. Berson, ginnyz@nfcb.org; 510 451-8200 ext. 305.