EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Call for Applicants (by 2/15/23)
The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee is a 51-year-old organization dedicated to upholding the dignity of every person and the solidarity of the human community. Through the Interfaith Conference, regional leaders, and adherents of 21 member faiths and denominations dialogue to build personal relationships; conduct public programming to counter hate and fear, while fostering inter-cultural understanding, tolerance, and friendship; work together on a variety of social issues to create a better society for the common good.
The IFCGM is seeking an executive director to provide leadership, administration, fundraising expertise, management, and ambassadorial care.
Responsibilities:
- Participate, initiate, and maintain community and denominational
interfaith activities. The ideal candidate has a relational approach and strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, knowledge, and respect for the dynamics of the Interfaith Conference.
- Lead all fundraising efforts for the organization, including identifying grant opportunities
- Enable the IFCGM to respond to urgent issues with a strong, moral voice for human dignity and justice. The right leader will take action to ensure that IFCGM members advocate on each other’s behalf and defend each otherfrom attacks, acts, or expressions of bigotry.
- Celebrate and share IFCGM’s successes in increasing mutual
understanding and respect for the values and traditions of each faith member represented at the Cabinet.
- Cultivate a climate that encourages and nurtures collaboration, respect for the other, open, and honest communication, and meaningful programs aimed at supporting diverse faith traditions.
- Act as the IFCGM ambassador to the wider Milwaukee community
by modeling respectful acceptance and affirmation of our interfaith neighbors and their cultures.
- Facilitate and administer the process of refreshing the Mission & Values
of the IFCGM under the direction of the Executive Committee.
- Continue the administration of the WCC Covid-19 Grant requirements
- Develop an ethos of teamwork and shared responsibility. Oversee day-to-day operations in the IFCGM office, including management of the Program Director and other volunteers. Step in as needed to complete tasks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university; and minimum five years related professional experience
- Experience in fundraising
- Knowledge about and experience with nonprofit organizations.
- Excellent communication skills; written, verbal, and presentation.
- Strong interpersonal abilities, with special skill at navigating complex issues
- Excellent computer skills
- Budgeting and bookkeeping skill
Accountability:
The Executive Director is accountable to the Interfaith Conference through the Executive Committee.
Relationships:
The Executive Director works closely with their staff, the Executive Committee,
the Cabinet members, and theInterfaith Conference's established committees
and task force groups that initiate or carry out programs.
Additional Information:
Competitive salary and benefits, based on experience. Work includes some evening and weekend hours.
Minimal travel outside of local area required.
Benefits to be negotiated at time of hire.
Letters of application and resumes to David Simmons
at frsimmons@gmail.com By Febuary 15th
