Executive Director
Company: National Community Development Association (NCDA)
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Council of State Community Development Agencies is seeking an
Executive Director with demonstrated success in housing and
community development to lead the organization in its next phase of
growth. Preference will be for an individual who is local to the
Washington, DC metropolitan area for regular accessibility to
Congress. Through a planned succession process, the Executive
Director will assume leadership across all operations in late 2023
and partner with the outgoing Executive Director and Board of
Directors.
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Established in 1974 as a forum for discussion of and action on
national issues of common interest, Council of State Community
Development Agencies (COSCDA) is the premier national association
advocating and enhancing the leadership role of states in community
development through innovative policy development and
implementation, customer-driven technical assistance, education,
and collaborative efforts. COSCDA represents the leadership role of
the states as the premier voice of authority to Congress, federal
and state agencies in advocating and promoting community
development and affordable housing, eliminating homelessness and in
providing technical assistance and increasing collaboration among
state partners.
COSCDA's MISSION:
OUR PROGRAMS
OPERATIONS
COSCDA is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors comprised of
four officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and
Treasurer), along with the immediate Past President, plus at-large
members and the representatives elected from each of COSCDA's four
regions. The Board is COSCDA's policy-making body, except when
policy is made by vote of the members. Policy decisions must fit
within COSCDA's bylaws, the vision and mission statement along with
the organizational strategic plan.
COSCDA employs a staff of 5, including the Executive Director and
has an annual operating budget of $800K. For more information,
please visit our website at
THE POSITION
COSCDA seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to
lead our organization in achieving its goals and objectives. The
successful candidate will be responsible for spearheading strategy
development and providing overall leadership and management of the
organization.
The Executive Director plays a critical role in ensuring that the
organization is properly staffed with the appropriate personnel
resources, equipment, technologies, and facilities to carry out its
responsibilities and execute against its mission. A primary focus
is to ensure that the organization is operationally sound and able
to meet the needs of its member committees and overall
membership.
The Executive Director works closely with the leadership team to
establish and execute strategic plans, develop, and implement
policies and procedures, and manage budgets and financial
resources. Additionally, the executive builds and maintains
relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies,
industry partners, and other organizations.
KEY PRIORITIES
Membership Services - Supervise and coordinate the activities of
COSCDA with regard to the recruitment and maintenance of COSCDA's
membership, and supervising the production and update of COSCDA's
communications infrastructure, including its newsletters,
conferences, workshops, committee meetings, and website.
Internal Management and Board Representation - Responsible for all
personnel decisions of COSCDA, including the hiring, supervision,
training and discipline of employees and prospective employees as
well as day to day workload assignment and supervision. Also bear
the fiduciary responsibility of ensuring that independent audits
are performed and that the day-to-day expenditures of COSCDA are
proper and are accompanied by the appropriate documentation.
External Representation - Proactively represent COSCDA and its
policies on behalf of both
the organization and its members to Congress, the Executive
Administration, interest groups and associated organizations, the
press, federal agencies, and other national organizations,
societies, and associations as appropriate.
Fundraising - Supervise and coordinate the fiscal activities of
COSCDA, including developing
and setting an annual budget in consultation with the Board of
Directors, seeking and securing
other funding sources and coordinating the collection and
accounting of membership dues.
Policy Development - With Board and member input, develop a mission
for COSCDA, compile an annual work plan, develop, and implement the
organization's strategic plan, and supervise the staffing of its
member committees and the Board of Directors. Additionally, shall
be responsible for proactively monitoring issues, trends, changes,
and initiatives that may impact the organization, and with Board
and member input, develop and implement policy to respond to these
issues.
EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Successful candidates will possess a strong record of success in
senior management-level positions, with experience in
organizational management, strategic planning, and membership
services. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership
skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a
collaborative team environment. COSCDA is seeking candidates with a
variety of experience and attributes with emphasis on the
following:
COSCDA is offering a base salary of $135K to $156K and an excellent
benefit package that includes a tax deferred annuity plan, health
insurance, annual paid leave, paid holidays, life insurance and
long-term disability. COSCDA prefers a candidate who can regularly
be in the office.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, upload a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF resume and cover
letter, which conveys your interest in this leadership opportunity,
to our For other inquiries, contact Olive Idehen at . Resume
reviews begin immediately.
If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please also
email if you require an accommodation to complete your
application.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Council of State Community Development Agencies provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without
regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color,
religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship
status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions,
including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability,
mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or
status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital
status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender
(including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression),
medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or
HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in
accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
COSCDA is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free
of harassment and discrimination of any kind and where all
individuals are treated with respect and dignity regardless of
their race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, gender,
sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military
veteran status or any other classifications protected by federal,
state, or local law.
ABOUT MARCUM'S NONPROFIT & SOCIAL SECTOR GROUP
On behalf of Council of State Community Development Agencies
(COSCDA), Marcum's Nonprofit & Social Sector Group is working with
COSCDA to advance the search. Founded in 1984 and merged with
Marcum in 2018, we are, and always have been a mission-driven
professional services firm seeking to do more for nonprofits and
socially conscious organizations. Learn more about our work at
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