President & CEO - Junior Achievement of Wisconsin

Primary Responsibilities:

Mission Advocate:
● Advocate passionately for JA’s mission within the community and serve as the primary spokesperson
● Lead the recruitment and engagement of corporate, community, and education partners to support JA’s programs

Strategic Planning and Execution:
● Lead the execution of a bold, data-informed strategic plan that aligns with regional needs and national priorities
● Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization

Talent & Culture
● Build and lead a high-performing data-driven leadership team that aligns to the mission, values, and organizational priorities
● Foster a culture of engagement, collaboration, and excellence that attracts and retains top talent
● Accurately project talent and staffing needs to source, develop, and retain associates capable of meeting performance goals and organizational objectives

Board Governance and Relations:
● Partner with the Board to ensure strong governance and alignment to mission fidelity as well as local and national regulatory requirements
● Recruit, engage, and develop a high-performing Board that reflects the strategic partnerships and leadership attributes needed to scale and sustain regional impact and relevance
● Prepare and lead highly effective board meetings to advance strategic discussion and decision-making
Operations and Program Management:
● Oversee the management of JA’s programs to meet the brand promise and established goals for impact and growth
● Ensure compliance with JA USA’s operating standards and maintain high standards for program delivery
● Leverage data and insights to inform operations, strategy, scale innovation, and ensure model fidelity

External Relations and Fundraising:
● Serve as the face of JA in the community, developing and implementing a public awareness plan to build JA’s brand
● Foster relationships with governmental, civic, and industry partners to advance JA’s influence and impact
● Lead the recruitment and engagement of corporate, community, and education partners to support JA’s programs
● Lead major funding initiatives capable of securing and retaining diverse revenue streams by focusing on establishing credibility, trust, and innovative leadership

Financial Oversight:
● Develop, manage, and oversee the organizational budget; ensure and accurately report on financial sustainability through disciplined budgeting, management, forecasting, and resource allocation
● Drive diversified revenue strategies, including a mix of public and private funding aligned to strategic priorities
● Oversee funder reporting to ensure accurate messaging, detailed tracking to goals, and timely submission to meet requirements.

Qualifications (required)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
● Minimum of ten years of relevant experience with a proven track record in nonprofit leadership
● Demonstrated understanding of financial literacy and the free enterprise system

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

Passionate Advocate for the Mission and Innovation
o Commits to JA’s mission; always acts in a way that projects and protects the JA brand
o Considers the advancement of the mission and impact on the brand, locally and nationally, in making any decision or plan
o Seizes every opportunity to promote JA and the JA mission to external constituents and employees and Board
o Thinks and plans with imagination and wisdom; open to new ideas
o Brings fresh ideas for programs and outreach as an innovative strategist

Strategic and Structural Leader
o Seeks information about the events and trends occurring with external landscape (locally and nationally), constituents (students, volunteers, donors), education and community leaders, board members, and employees
o Connects the dots to assimilate input from board, staff, the education community and other external sources and build consensus to create a plan that takes advantage of early trends and opportunities to advance the long-term mission of JA
o Translates the vision into engagement through clear and compelling messaging
o Leads with a strategic mindset – measures against goals and adjusts on the fly to overcome obstacles or changes in circumstances
o Systems-minded restructurer who designs a clear and lean organization
o Decisive prioritizer who determines the organization’s focus and identifies high-impact programs/activities
Culture Building, Change Management, and People Leadership
o Intentional culture shaper who sets healthy performance norms and builds trust across locations
o People developer who invests in staff growth, coaching, and recognition to grow internal talent
o Commits to continuous learning and personal and professional development that engenders a similar commitment in others

External Relations and Fundraising
o Applies fundamental selling skills in prospecting, connecting, and developing relationships which result in support for JA
o Articulates the Value on Investment (VOI) – explains the value that the prospect organization or individual and the community will receive as a result of an investment of time, talent, or treasure for JA
o Secures the resources that support and enable achievement of strategic and operational goals
o Stewards the “customer” with an eye to a long-term relationship that is mutually beneficial
o Closer who can reengage long-term donors, cultivate new investors, and tell a compelling impact story with data

Manages with Financial and Business Acumen
o Applies fundamental business principles to manage organizational systems and processes, assess organizational strengths and weaknesses, and adjusts as needed
o Manages work complexity – exhibits an understanding of the interplay of finance, economics and services to be delivered and engages across dimensions
o Assures stability and sustainability including both financial and human capital
o Effectively evaluates talent to recruit and retain the best individuals for the Board and staff
o Applies effective talent management techniques and processes to enhance the professional growth and performance of staff
o Effectively leverages technology to enable organizational success

Application Process

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