Executive Director

INSPIRICA: From Homeless to Home - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PNP Staffing Group is proud to have been retained by Inspirica: From Homeless to Home in their search for their next Executive Director.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Inspirica is one of the largest providers of services to the homeless in the state.  Their mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by helping people achieve--and maintain--permanent housing and stability in their lives.  Inspirica serves the full spectrum of those who become homeless, offers support services that address the root causes of homelessness, and operates the full range of housing options: emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent, supportive housing, deeply affordable housing, and rapid rehousing.

Leadership and Operational Responsibilities

The next Executive Director’s foremost responsibility will be to solidify the organization’s gains and maintain its financial strength while leading the organization to heightened levels of achievement.  Key focus areas for the next few years are to:  a) continue to develop the fundraising base to include foundations, corporations and significant individual donors while nurturing and growing the existing relationships with donors, funders other supporters; b) lead a strategic planning process and develop a revised strategic plan; c) evaluate the current programs and services to determine whether they should be continued, expanded or terminated;  d) further refine the culture to reinforce a climate of collaboration and inclusion and maintain standards of excellence; and e) develop and maintain relationships with state, local and national funding sources.

Executive Director Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of the Executive Director will be to position the organization for the future.

Program Development & Delivery:  Implement current programming initiatives and determine opportunities for key existing and potential programming initiatives.

Internal Organizational Leadership:  Lead, engage, motivate and manage an accomplished, dedicated, and collaborative staff and volunteers; promote an open and transparent work environment; build relationships of trust, responsibility and accountability with staff; assess and evaluate personnel alignment and organizational infrastructure; enhance human resources processes, staff development and training.

Board of Directors/Advisory Committee:  Work collaboratively with the Board to ensure its active involvement and support for a comprehensive programmatic, financial and marketing agenda for continued organizational growth.

Strategic Planning:  In collaboration with the Board and senior staff, conduct a rigorous and thorough strategic review including its mission, values, programmatic goals, content and organizational structure.  The review should examine program offerings, staffing, and financial resources and ensure optimal training methodology and further align staff to implement objectives.

Fundraising:  Work with the Board to develop and implement a long-range fundraising plan to significantly enhance a stronger, sustainable base of support for among foundations, corporations, local and state governments and individuals. 

Communications and Constituent Relations:  In collaboration with staff and the Board, develop and implement a plan to significantly enhance and maintain relationships with philanthropic and corporate funders, community, government and business leaders and media representatives to expand their knowledge of the mission and accomplishments.

Financial Management and Legal Compliance:  Continue to conduct the finances utilizing the best practices of transparency, prudence and accountability including the development and achievement of the annual budget and long-range plan; ensure compliance with investment policy; provide investment oversight to the endowment fund; oversee operational controls, systems and technology.  The Executive Director will work with staff to prepare and operate from an approved budget and ensure that appropriate financial checks and balances are in place.  The Executive Director also will work closely with the Board, in particular the Finance Committee, on budget preparation and maintenance of fiscal discipline.

Metrics: Able to understand and develop metrics for complying with governmental contract compliance, evaluating program effectiveness and communicating achievements including to donors, the public and staff.