Title: Executive Director of Luca Bos

Reports To: Board of Directors

Status: FT

Location: Mendota Heights

The Luca Bos Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead our nonprofit organization dedicated to serving and advocating for filling systemic gaps in mental health for BIPOC communities. As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for guiding and driving our organization’s strategic direction, ensuring the achievement of our mission, and fostering access, opportunity, and positive change for all individuals and communities served. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of systemic inequities, a commitment to social justice, and the ability to mobilize resources and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The Executive Director reports to the Luca Bos Board of Directors and has strategic and operational responsibility for Luca Bos staff, programs, and execution of its mission.

Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

Ensure that Luca Bos has short- and long-term goals as markers of progress toward fulfilling its mission, and mission centered strategies for achieving them.

In liaison with the Board of Directors, plans the agenda for meetings, and regularly attends all Board meetings and committee meetings.

Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the mental health field, systemic inequities, and in the non-profit sector.

See that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.

Responsible for developing an operational plan to realize the strategic direction. This plan will focus on engaging related stakeholders to determine needs. It will include implementing a plan that supports the organization's mission and results in a safe, transparent, inclusive, risk-. free work environment and produces successful outcomes.

Community and Partnerships

Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for Luca Bos, representing the interests and concerns of the individuals and communities that we serve to key stakeholders, media outlets, and to the public.

Publicize the activities of the organization and its programs and goals.

Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.

Build strategic alliances and partnerships with organizations, institutions, individuals, and policymakers to advance the Luca Bos mission.

Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the public.

Resource Mobilization & Management

Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel.

Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top- quality people.

Provide leadership in developing organizational, program, and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff; carry out plans and policies.

Manage the organization’s resources, including budgeting, partnerships, programs, and personnel, and report in ways that ensure transparency and accountability.

Develop fundraising strategies and goals and the implementation of these plans, ensuring that adequate funds are available from diversified funding sources to permit the organization to carry out its work.

Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and planning for expansion.

Collect and compile statistics for required monthly and annual reports, ensuring compliance with grant and/or funding requirements.

Prepares and controls the annual operating plans and communicates in an efficient and timely manner to the Board of emerging financial issues that could impact the fiscal health of the organization.

Provides leadership in contract negotiations/contract management.

Program Development & Implementation

Maintain records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulation in partnership with the board.

Create, deepen, and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.

Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.

Collaborate with the Board and team to identify and prioritize programmatic initiatives that meet the goal of Luca Bos’ mission.

Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, ensuring that they align with the organization’s mission and deliver measurable impact.

Support program staff in fostering community engagement, partnerships, and collaborations that enhance Luca Bos’ effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Deep commitment to mental health, racial equity, and social justice.

Proven leadership experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably in a similar role focused on marginalized communities.

Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate vision into action.

Demonstrated success in resource mobilization, including fundraising, grant writing, and partnership development.

Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.

Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Familiarity with nonprofit governance, board relations, and regulations.

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned, and qualifications may be adjusted based on need.