Job Description

 

President & CEO

 

LOCATION: Wilmington, Delaware

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

STATUS: Full-time/Exempt

 

Planned Parenthood of Delaware believes that reproductive self-determination and the right to privacy are core human freedoms. Our mission is to provide comprehensive sexual health care through the provision of education, advocacy and clinical services that are affordable, accessible and available to all women, men and youth in the community, regardless of the individual's income, race, marital status, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or residence.

Under general supervision of a Board of Directors, this executive leader is responsible for the overall administrative management and operation of Planned Parenthood of Delaware (PPDE) and is accountable for managing its strategic, programmatic, and financial operations. This position is highly complex in scope. The President and CEO fosters a culture of open communication, transparency, collaboration, consultation, and accountability throughout the Company and represents PPDE to the public and other stakeholders. They also serve as CEO of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, a separate not-for-profit corporation. The responsibilities of the President and CEO are aligned with four (4) overarching essential functions: Board Relations, Agency Operations, External Relations, and Relationships with Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and other Planned Parenthood Affiliates.

If you love the idea of making an impact on your community with a strong mission-oriented organization, we want to hear from you! You will be an integral part of our culture which fosters a commitment to our workplace values: respect, caring, support, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leadership & Vision Partner with board, staff, and stakeholders in the creation and implementation of a shared vision and associated strategic plan.
• Role model and hold self to highest standard for organizational values and function as chief culture-keeper through actions and conduct.
• Act as chief spokesperson and advocate for PPDE, representing and promoting the organization and its mission and services to the community, media, donors, governmental agencies, foundations, local civic groups, and other family planning, health care and social service organizations.
• Ensure successful fundraising by communicating the vision of the organization. This includes identifying opportunities with major individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
• Steward donors into a consistent and long-term financial resource stream.
• Oversee a robust fundraising program to protect the affiliate's long-term financial stability, serving as key fundraiser as part of the oversight function.
• Ensure effective messaging by PPDE to describe, defend and promote its services in ways that can be easily embraced by its board, staff, media, donors, and elected officials; ensure that this messaging enhances PPDE’s positioning as it relates to regulatory and legislative changes.
• Collaborate with other Planned Parenthood affiliates to ensure a robust and sustainable advocacy/ public affairs program on behalf of reproductive health care and reproductive rights at the local, state, and national levels.
• Lead the delivery of efficient, culturally responsive, and comprehensive healthcare services that live up to PPDE’s commitment to provide the highest quality, accessible, patient-centered care that is outcomes and impact-oriented while addressing health disparities.
• Collaborate with the executive and operations teams to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of clinical operations, systems, processes, and personnel to achieve growth and quality objectives, including the expansion of services.
• Must ensure all federal, state, local regulatory standards are met.
• The CEO must have the ability to manage clinical operations or manage a team that can.
• Drive a culture of accountability with clear program goals, strategies to accomplish, and regular feedback. Foster an environment of continuous improvement, learning, and effectiveness.
• Ensure the organization remains in compliance with PPFA standards of affiliation.
• Create a cohesive staff, ensure strong internal communication, collaboration, and transparency.
• Champion the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at every level of the organization and among all constituencies.
• Assure the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts to recruit and retain high-performing talent.
• Strive to ensure staff have the resources needed to do their jobs effectively as well as access to professional development opportunities to implement changes that will positively impact and enhance the organization's operations.
• Promote an organizational culture that emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and recognition.
• Coach and mentor the executive team and other team members to ensure all staff are supported in their goals and are set up to provide the highest quality services on a consistent basis.
• Work with the Board’s leadership to achieve near-term and long-range goals, appropriately involve Board members in the priorities of the organization, and work to maintain a diverse board and outcomes that are inclusive of all points of view.
• Partner with Chair of the Board and executive committee to ensure a high-functioning and engaged governance function.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication with the board, sharing information and expertise. Proactively and transparently provide financial reports, conduct regular audits, and engage the board in the budgeting process.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
While it's understood that few candidates will offer every desired skill and characteristic, the following reflects the ideal candidate profile:

• Finely honed and high-level strategic thinking, planning and execution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and influence key decision-makers and gain support for perspective ideas and high-impact actions and/or decisions.
• Demonstrated positive team builder with an ability to foster a synergistic and collegial culture; consensus-builder who is fair and inclusive, yet decisive.
• Effective and engaging public speaking skills given the number of requests to speak around the state, to legislatures, funders, private citizens, and media.
• Exhibits visionary leadership by staying abreast of trends, market dynamics, federal and state policy and initiatives to plan for future organizational success and viability.
• Possesses an understanding of race and health equity issues in the workplace and delivery of care, with a demonstrated commitment and track record of success in promoting and fostering racially just policies and procedures.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Experience in development and fundraising strategy to ensure consistent and long-term stream of financial resources.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and developing implementation plans with associated accountability measures.
• Previous crisis management experience and/or training given the dynamic environment in which PPDE operates.
• High EQ. Creative, with high, positive energy and enthusiasm for challenging work. Comfort with ambiguity.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Minimum five (5) years senior leadership experience with an ability to manage an entity with complex regulatory and compliance requirements. Previous leadership and turnaround experience in a non-profit, and/or for-profit organization preferably in healthcare or health-related/social service organization is beneficial.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

 

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
Planned Parenthood of Delaware offers a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation based on experience.

ABOUT THE LOCATION
The President & CEO will be based in Wilmington, Delaware, with frequent travel to other facilities in Delaware (Newark, Dover, Seaford).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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