Overview
Chances for Children-NY (CFC) is a nonprofit organization serving pregnant mothers and families with children from birth to age five in the Bronx. We work with parents and their young children to nurture family relationships, address trauma, and build resilience. Through our extensive network of community partners, we reach families with relational health struggles large and small and provide parent-child (dyadic) therapy and group programs for families in need. Our program is a strengths-based, relational, attachment, trauma- and psychodynamic informed preventative approach. This preventative methodology focuses on building strong family bonds and addressing the underlying factors that impact early relational health. Chances for Children has been serving the community in New York City for 25 years. We invite you to consider how your unique talents and experience could contribute to the growth and expansion of our organization.
Description
Role Overview: The Executive Director (ED) is charged with upholding the financial stability and ensuring the overall programmatic health of the organization. This role requires comprehensive oversight of all fundraising initiatives and the management of organizational funds, with a particular focus on securing long-term sustainability. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the ED is a key leadership position responsible for guiding the organization toward its mission and future growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the strategic plan and implement plans to attain the goals set by the Board of Directors.
- Collaborate with the Senior Clinical Director to build and maintain an effective clinical team.
- Provide meaningful supervision, guidance, and coaching to the administrative team, including consultants.
- Stewardship of day-to-day financial processes, including oversight of the organization’s accounting firm; management of vendor payments, accounts receivable and payable, administration of payroll; and maintenance of adequate cash reserves to support ongoing operations.
- Responsibility for the organization’s overall fiscal integrity, including operating within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, maintaining a positive financial position, and overseeing annual compliance requirements such as coordinating Form 990 preparation and related government filings.
- Lead fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship including managing foundation relations and grants to meet annual revenue goals.
- Forge and maintain trust with donors, community partners, and external audiences.
- Act as the organization’s public relations representative in ways that strengthen its profile.
- Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary.
- Oversee human resources, the relationship with the PrestigePEO, and the hiring and retention of staff.
- Oversee marketing and communications.
- Oversee organization-wide IT strategies and data storage, security, and retention in compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
- Sign all agreements and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
- Responsible for overall compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and for managing programmatic risk.
- Oversee and/or manage relationships with consultants and vendors.
Professional Qualifications
- 10-15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and/or administration and demonstrated commitment to engaging in relationally based work.
- A thorough knowledge of, or direct experience with infant mental health and/or early childhood is essential. This expertise is critical to advancing the organization’s mission and ensuring effective service delivery.
- Experience developing, executing and adapting strategic plans that support organizational growth and mission-driven outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to raise $2M annually through innovative fundraising strategies and cultivating meaningful donor relationships.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit finance and measures of performance.
- In depth knowledge of nonprofit governance principles and managerial best practices.
- An analytical mind capable of “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems.
- Outstanding organization and leadership abilities.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills, Spanish language fluency a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - an engaged team player who is approachable, proactive. The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships within diverse teams and with external partners is essential.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred especially in fields relevant to nonprofit management, infant mental health, or early childhood development.
- High level of computer literacy skills.
- Annual salary of $195,000 - $205,000 depending on experience.
Benefits
Fulltime employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Health Insurance Plan with significant employer contribution
- Employer provided Dental and Vision Plans
- Employer provided Life Insurance
Work Environment and Hours
As an organization that serves the community, we feel strongly that an in-person presence is important. Chances for Children staff are currently working a hybrid work schedule (both in-person and remotely). We anticipate that the Executive Director will work 4-5 days a week in-person in our office and remotely on the other days. The regular work week is Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional evening or weekend hours required.
To Apply
This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated, community-focused team, where collaboration and strong relationships are essential to our work. Please send cover letter and resume to at
For More Information About Chances for Children
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Employment Practices
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Chances for Children is committed to equal opportunity employment. Further, we respect, value, and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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