RESPONSIBLE TO - Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer
SUPERVISES - Manager, Dynamo & Dash Charities
STATUS - Full-Time
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. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Dynamo & Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park. 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. The charity is committed to leveraging the passion of the club’s players, staff, and fans to provide resources and education that positively impacts lives in our community.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The Executive Director is a highly skilled professional that provides leadership, vision and direction for the 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. The position develops organizational strategy, sound practices and supportive relationships both internally and externally, resulting in the cooperative and effective collaboration that furthers the mission of Dynamo & Dash Charities. The position reports internally to the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the Board of Directors expanding systems and procedures to accomplish the mission and reach the strategic goals set forth for the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership of day-to-day operations
- Articulate the mission, statement of need, unique value proposition and overall strategy and direction of the non-profit organization
- Apply strategic evaluation of all programs, events, staff, stakeholders in an on-going manner, exercising difficult conversations and decisions when needed to realize organizational goals
- Supervise all full-time and part-time Charities staff across all activations and deliverables; assess performance, coach and develop as needed
- Inspire hope, optimism and a bold vision in the Charities purpose and plans
- Fund Development
- Develop diverse fundraising streams and long-term plans to support the missions and goals of the organizations
- Oversee fundraising efforts including sponsorship, donor cultivation and solicitation, grant applications, etc.
- Create a culture of fundraising, making sure board members and staff tell the organization’s story and identify the right places at the right times to “make the ask”
- Strategic Planning, Program Development, Communication and Execution
- Develop a strategic plan to inform annual programming and budget development that deliver against organizational goals o Evaluate programs’ success on an on-going basis and address adjustments as needed
- 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 successfully 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 of the organization’s key programs and events
- Create and maintain an on-going 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 to support the organization’s mission and strategic goals
- Cultivate relationships with potential board members and manage exits of board members not delivering against expectations o
- Create and manage board member vetting and on-boarding process
- Strengthen and improve board functions including meetings, policy compliance, committee work, etc.
- Organizational Administration
- Develop and implement necessary 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; oversee recruiting, training, development and evaluation of staff
- Maintain ethical standards and accountability, managing risk, performing due diligence and implement operational best practices
- Financial Management
- In partnership with HDFC Finance team, manage revenue and expenses to ensure optimal financial performance
- Maintain processes for proper recordkeeping and internal financial controls
- Develop and manage annual budget
- Ensure all financial activities are reviewed and reported to board on regular basis
QUALIFICATION Requirements
- 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 (internal and external)
- Passion for the Dynamo and Dash Charities mission and pillars ·
- Demonstrated experience in setting and managing budgets and financial forecasting ·
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and make efficient decisions Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – required.
- Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends and some holidays
KNOWLEGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Agility to respond optimally to the constantly evolving needs of ta fast paced organization and industry ·
- Strong work ethic with an attention to detail and willingness to learn ·
- Ability to strive in high-pressure environment while multitasking several responsibilities. ·
- Ability to identify problems and their root causes, and to develop and recommend effective solutions.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills at all levels of the organization and with external contacts
- Superior level of detail orientation, accuracy and sense of urgency.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects.
- Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.
ORGANIZATIONAL 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 approach.
- Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
- Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.
OTHER INFORMATION
Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven.
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.
