Executive Director, Treasures 4 Teachers (T4T)

Position Title:Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors (BOD)

Position: Full-Time, On-site, Exempt

Location: Tempe, Arizona

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 (includes a performance based incentive)

About Treasures 4 Teachers

Treasures 4 Teachers (T4T) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting educators by providing them with affordable access to classroom materials and resources. T4T is a member based resource and supply store serving the educators of Arizona. This means that anyone who works closely with students can have access to a wide selection of materials, resources, and training that will enhance and expand the learning process.

As a donation-based operation, T4T accepts donated and surplus items from various industries, businesses, and individuals, such as office supplies, arts and crafts materials, and other educational resources. Therefore, T4T is able to provide low cost and free school supplies to its members. T4T also operates a thrift store which is open to the general public, so it is able to accept a much wider variety of in-kind donations.

T4T aims to alleviate the financial burden on educators who often spend their own money on classroom supplies. By collecting and redistributing surplus items, T4T helps educators stretch their budgets and enhance the learning experience for their students. Additionally, by keeping these surplus from being sent to the landfill or otherwise wasted, T4T provides community members with a sustainable way to dispose of unwanted materials.

The Role

As the Executive Director, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future trajectory of T4T and guiding its strategic plan. The Executive Director is integral to the organization's leadership. The Executive Director leads both store operations and maintains key relationships with donors and stakeholders across Arizona. Key responsibilities include ensuring the financial well-being of the organization, translating strategy into actionable initiatives, and shaping the overall organizational culture.

We are seeking an innovative leader with a proven history of steering operational success, fostering stakeholder relationships, and achieving substantial outcomes.

If you aspire to make an impact on educators, which in turn benefits students and elevates their learning experiences, while promoting sustainability in your community, we invite you to submit your application.

Impact Areas

Vision & Strategy: Working with the executive committee of the BOD, the Executive Director will:

• Serve as the organization’s primary representative, effectively communicating T4T's vision, mission, and values.
• Periodically review the organization's mission and vision to ensure that activities align with the overarching mission and vision.
• Regularly review and update the organization's strategic plan to ensure that activities and initiatives align with the overarching mission and vision.
• Translate broad strategic objectives into actionable work plans and successful business models.
• Clearly define organizational success with measurable outcomes, encompassing both quantitative and qualitative measures.
• Develop internal stakeholders, including staff members and members of the Board of Directors, ensuring they can effectively communicate the organization's mission and vision.

Leadership and Management:

• Define roles and required skills for each staff member.
• Lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team to achieve strategic goals.
• Collaborate to identify professional growth opportunities for staff.
• Set and communicate clear, ambitious goals for department leaders (Development/Fundraising, Warehouse Operations, Program Services, Finance).
• Empower department leaders for strategic execution while ensuring accountability.
• Identify and eliminate barriers to individual and organizational success.
• Cultivate a positive, innovative work environment.
• Actively engage volunteers, board members, partners, and donors.
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors while advising on continuous areas of organizational improvement, efficiency, investment, and growth.
• Manage three facilities which include retail management and warehouse operations.

Fundraising & Communications: Working with the Director of Development and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, the ED will:

• Oversee the creation of a fundraising plan aimed at expanding revenue-generating activities to support program growth.
• Ensure the attainment of adequate funds to meet financial obligations.
• Support the execution of both new and ongoing fundraising campaigns.
• Build trust and form partnerships with diverse stakeholders and funders.
• Serve as a compelling and authentic spokesperson for the organization's mission.

Finance: Working with the CPA firm, Finance Committee, DOD, and Bookkeeping firm, the ED will:

• Develop annual budgets for both program and organizational needs.
• Produce and review monthly financial statements, providing periodic reports for the Board of Directors' review.
• Establish and maintain proper financial controls and policies within the organization.
• Ensure timely completion of annual audits and filing of state and federal legal and financial documents, including IRS Form 990.
• Strategically allocate resources to meet both short-term and long-term organizational goals.
• Implement strong budget tracking and effective expense management practices.
• Contemplate and develop business models as needed to support organizational objectives.
• Clearly and consistently communicate financial matters to relevant stakeholders.

Program Operations:

• Develop an annual program plan and create a calendar outlining key activities.
• Clearly articulate the corresponding needs to support the commitments on the activity calendar, which may include staff, volunteers, inventory, and cash flow.
• Establish quantitative and qualitative goals and ensure they align with the outcomes outlined in the strategic plan.
• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence through regular evaluations, actively seeking input from all stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with similar organizations and entities with an aligned focus to optimize community impact.
• Establish and maintain critical partnerships necessary for smooth program operations.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum ten years of relevant experience, with at least five years in senior management or equivalent education and experience
• Demonstrated executive-level experience in nonprofit management, education, or related field
• Proven nonprofit fundraising experience, actively supporting fundraising efforts
• Experience in board governance and relations
• Proficient in profit & loss management
• Executive presence adaptable to various environments (corporate philanthropy, academia, and community-based settings)
• Strategic thinking ability with innovative and creative planning
• Demonstrates adaptability, unflappability, and creative problem-solving
• Balances attention to both details and the big picture
• Strong public speaking and media interview skills; effective written and verbal communication
• Embraces a servant leadership orientation
• Strong commitment to Treasures 4 Teachers' mission
• Engages diverse stakeholders with a spirit of service
• Initiates long-range planning as a priority
• Executes Human Resources activities
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Extensive experience in event management
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Extensive knowledge of Arizona nonprofit organizations and donor landscape is a plus.

Physical Demands

This position requires work from office, store, and warehouse settings.

Treasures 4 Teacher is 20 years old with a rich history in Arizona. It has member stores in Tempe and the West Valley. In addition, there is a thrift store, a mobile outreach program, online fundraising, and 25 staff to supervise. All areas need critical oversight to ensure the organization is operating in a positive financial aspect in addition to supervising and supporting the staff of 25.

Benefits

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 (includes a performance based incentive)

How to Apply

Treasures 4 Teachers has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Ranata Reeder at ranata@charitysearchgroup.com ​or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com.

Treasures 4 Teachers are committed to providing employees with an environment of mutual respect in which the values of diversity, safety, continuous improvement, and hard work are supported and encouraged. We work diligently to engender fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness, and teamwork to advance our mission.