Sport and development employment opportunity at an organisation led by university student-athletes in Washington, DC.
Organisation overview
Founded in January 2009, the Grassroot Project (TGP) is the first non-profit organisation to be designed, initiated, and managed by current and former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes. TGP uses the platform of sports and the power of student-athlete role models to educate, inspire, and mobilise youth to lead healthy lives. Our vision is that one day all teenagers will be equipped with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health; empowered with the skills and support to make healthy choices; and connected to key health facilities and services.
Position overview
TGP has grown tremendously in our first five years - taking our work from four middle schools to 43 and growing our volunteer base from 40 athletes to more than 500. In 2013-2014, we began a strategic planning process to both broaden the curricular depth of our programmes and to expand our geographic reach.
We are looking for a executive director who can lead our organisation through its next phase of growth. It is vital that the executive director have strong business, interpersonal, and management skills, leadership experience in the non-profit world, and a passion for the vision of TGP.
Core responsibilities
Qualifications
To apply
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to jobs@GrassrootProject.org. These documents should be emailed as attachments in .pdf or .doc format. Cover letters that are written directly into the body of the email will not be reviewed.
While there is no application deadline, interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Organisation overview
Founded in January 2009, the Grassroot Project (TGP) is the first non-profit organisation to be designed, initiated, and managed by current and former National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes. TGP uses the platform of sports and the power of student-athlete role models to educate, inspire, and mobilise youth to lead healthy lives. Our vision is that one day all teenagers will be equipped with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their health; empowered with the skills and support to make healthy choices; and connected to key health facilities and services.
Position overview
TGP has grown tremendously in our first five years - taking our work from four middle schools to 43 and growing our volunteer base from 40 athletes to more than 500. In 2013-2014, we began a strategic planning process to both broaden the curricular depth of our programmes and to expand our geographic reach.
We are looking for a executive director who can lead our organisation through its next phase of growth. It is vital that the executive director have strong business, interpersonal, and management skills, leadership experience in the non-profit world, and a passion for the vision of TGP.
Core responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Set, implement, and measure progress toward short- and long- term goals for TGP
- Resource development and management: Institute a diversified and ambitious annual fundraising effort and ensure effective management of current donors. The executive director will ensure that TGP remains a financially viable organisation
- Human resources and operations: Provide overall professional direction and support to a staff of programme managers and student-athlete volunteers, while maintaining accountability, transparency, and high-quality outcomes
- Financial Management and Oversight: Lead day-to-day financial operations, including developing and implementing budgets, preparing financial reports, and advising the president and board of directors on key financial decisions
Qualifications
- Passion for innovative programmes that deliver public health services to youth, as well as for a youth-led and volunteer-led organisational model
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, deliver results, manage a team, and serve as a spokesperson for a team or organisation
- Strong aptitude for fundraising and building long-term donor relationships
- Sound knowledge and skills in budgeting, strategic planning, and business development
- Substantial work experience in non-profit management and leadership (5+ years of experience preferred)
- Educational background in a related field (Masters level preferred)
- Ability to develop rapport with internal staff and external donors and stakeholders
- Commitment to the overall goals and vision of TGP
To apply
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to jobs@GrassrootProject.org. These documents should be emailed as attachments in .pdf or .doc format. Cover letters that are written directly into the body of the email will not be reviewed.
While there is no application deadline, interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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