Houston Dynamo Football Club
Executive Director, Dynamo & Dash Charities
Houston Dynamo Football Club, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Executive Director, Dynamo & Dash Charities
Houston Dynamo Football Club – Houston, TX
$180,000.00 $220,000.00 (1 month ago)
Company Background The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi‑faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. Dynamo & Dash Charities is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of HDFC, focused on using the sport of soccer to support communities in the great Houston area.
Purpose of Job The Executive Director provides leadership, vision, and direction for Dynamo & Dash Charities. The Executive Director represents the charity to the public, leads organizational development and strategic planning, optimizes financial performance, oversees program delivery, builds donor relationships to grow philanthropic support, and oversees personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership of day‑to‑day operations
Articulate mission, unique value proposition, and overall strategy.
Apply strategic evaluation of all programs, events, staff, stakeholders.
Supervise all Charities staff and assess performance.
Inspire a bold vision for the Charities purpose.
Fund Development
Develop diverse fundraising streams and long‑term plans.
Oversee sponsorship, donor cultivation, solicitation, grant applications, etc.
Create a culture of fundraising and make sure board members and staff tell the organization’s story and identify the right places to “make the ask.”
Strategic Planning, Program Development, Communication and Execution
Develop a strategic plan to inform annual programming and budget development that delivers against organizational goals.
Ensure all programs and events are executed at the highest level for participants, attendees, partners, donors, etc.
Develop relationships with key organizations, providers and stakeholders to partner on programs and events that serve the community.
Partner with HDFC internal departments (e.g., Marketing, Ticketing and Partnerships) to create annual promotional plans to drive awareness, fundraising, and support.
Create and maintain an ongoing communication plan with stakeholders and the greater public, i.e., impact reports, annual report, public events and/or newsletters.
Board Development and Management
Define board structure, needed expertise and member expectations.
Cultivate relationships with potential board members and manage exits of board members not delivering against expectations.
Create and manage board member vetting and onboarding process.
Strengthen and improve board functions including meetings, policy compliance, committee work, etc.
Organizational Administration
Develop and implement policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all laws and guidelines governing nonprofits.
Review and manage compliance with existing bylaws.
Identify and plan for infrastructure growth that parallels program growth.
Maintain appropriate staffing structure and oversee recruiting, training, development and evaluation of staff.
Financial Management
Manage revenue and expenses to ensure optimal financial performance.
Maintain proper recordkeeping and internal financial controls.
Develop and manage the annual budget.
Ensure all financial activities are reviewed and reported to the board on a regular basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 8+ years of development experience with an organizational management background; nonprofit experience highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams.
Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences.
Passion for the Dynamo and Dash Charities mission and pillars.
Experience in setting and managing budgets and financial forecasting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends and some holidays.
Core Competencies
Accountable – Holds themselves and when appropriate others accountable for achieving goals and objectives.
Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in.
Values Driven – Ethical decision making and operating with professional integrity.
Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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$180,000.00 $220,000.00 (1 month ago)
Company Background The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi‑faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. Dynamo & Dash Charities is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of HDFC, focused on using the sport of soccer to support communities in the great Houston area.
Purpose of Job The Executive Director provides leadership, vision, and direction for Dynamo & Dash Charities. The Executive Director represents the charity to the public, leads organizational development and strategic planning, optimizes financial performance, oversees program delivery, builds donor relationships to grow philanthropic support, and oversees personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership of day‑to‑day operations
Articulate mission, unique value proposition, and overall strategy.
Apply strategic evaluation of all programs, events, staff, stakeholders.
Supervise all Charities staff and assess performance.
Inspire a bold vision for the Charities purpose.
Fund Development
Develop diverse fundraising streams and long‑term plans.
Oversee sponsorship, donor cultivation, solicitation, grant applications, etc.
Create a culture of fundraising and make sure board members and staff tell the organization’s story and identify the right places to “make the ask.”
Strategic Planning, Program Development, Communication and Execution
Develop a strategic plan to inform annual programming and budget development that delivers against organizational goals.
Ensure all programs and events are executed at the highest level for participants, attendees, partners, donors, etc.
Develop relationships with key organizations, providers and stakeholders to partner on programs and events that serve the community.
Partner with HDFC internal departments (e.g., Marketing, Ticketing and Partnerships) to create annual promotional plans to drive awareness, fundraising, and support.
Create and maintain an ongoing communication plan with stakeholders and the greater public, i.e., impact reports, annual report, public events and/or newsletters.
Board Development and Management
Define board structure, needed expertise and member expectations.
Cultivate relationships with potential board members and manage exits of board members not delivering against expectations.
Create and manage board member vetting and onboarding process.
Strengthen and improve board functions including meetings, policy compliance, committee work, etc.
Organizational Administration
Develop and implement policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all laws and guidelines governing nonprofits.
Review and manage compliance with existing bylaws.
Identify and plan for infrastructure growth that parallels program growth.
Maintain appropriate staffing structure and oversee recruiting, training, development and evaluation of staff.
Financial Management
Manage revenue and expenses to ensure optimal financial performance.
Maintain proper recordkeeping and internal financial controls.
Develop and manage the annual budget.
Ensure all financial activities are reviewed and reported to the board on a regular basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 8+ years of development experience with an organizational management background; nonprofit experience highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams.
Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences.
Passion for the Dynamo and Dash Charities mission and pillars.
Experience in setting and managing budgets and financial forecasting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends and some holidays.
Core Competencies
Accountable – Holds themselves and when appropriate others accountable for achieving goals and objectives.
Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in.
Values Driven – Ethical decision making and operating with professional integrity.
Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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