About ABC Andover
A Better Chance of Andover is one of the Community School Programs within the national A Better Chance non-profit organization. Since 1967, ABC of Andover has been helping academically talented BIPOC students gain educational equity by providing access to high-quality college preparatory education and extensive extracurricular and leadership opportunities. We provide a fully immersive educational and enrichment experience that empowers young women of color to pursue their academic dreams.
Our organization’s vision has been realized since its inception, with 97% of our graduates earning a college degree from selective colleges, often on full scholarship. The Scholars live in a dormitory on Main Street and are supported by academic advisors, college counselors, a host family, and a community of volunteers. They attend Andover High School and graduate with an excellent college preparatory education, extracurricular accomplishments, and leadership experiences. They enter college prepared and emerge from college with the credentials, capacity, and confidence to pursue their professional goals.
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate professional for a hybrid, part-time, 20-25 hour per week Executive Director position with strategic, development, and operational responsibilities. The ED will lead the organization in key areas, report directly to the President, and work collaboratively with Board and Committee Chairs.
Key Lead Responsibilities
● Support and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ABC’s mission
● Facilitate staff recruitment and hiring
● Manage personnel, including resident staff and the college fellow/intern
● Effectively recruit, activate, and engage volunteers
● Lead grant application efforts: Identify, prioritize, and write grant applications to meet funding goals; manage grant reporting working with the finance team
● Serve as primary contact for operational communications (e.g., mail or emails sent to the organization, administrative communications from the school or ABC National)
● Maintain effective systems to track and evaluate program components so that progress is measured and impact communicated to the Board, funders, and other stakeholders.
Key Collaborative Responsibilities
● Provide input to budgets
● Collaborate with the Residential Director, staff, and other key roles to ensure the program is delivered as defined and is consistent with the mission
● Advise the Board on the effectiveness of programs and opportunities for improvement
● Partner with key board members to develop an overall fundraising plan, provide input to revenue goals and support fundraising activities
● Work with the Board to build strategic relationships with potential sponsors, stakeholders, and major donors on behalf of ABC to expand ABC’s fundraising capacity
● Collaborate with Communications Chair and committee members to plan and execute external communications, including website content and social media
● Along with the President, serves as one of the primary representatives of ABC in the Community
Qualifications
● Minimum of 10 year’s experience as a non-profit Development Director or Executive Director, or equivalent role, with direct experience in grant writing, fundraising, and operations
● Past success working for and collaborating with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate board member relations and establish effective partnerships
● Experience directing and developing staff or team members
● Strong skills in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and ongoing stewardship of major individual donors and business partners
● Strong marketing, community relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
● Experience using office software, communications and presentation tools, and donor, volunteer, and fundraising platforms
● Exceptional project management skills
● Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a strength in collaborative relationship building
● Action-oriented, adaptable and innovative
● Passionate about ABC of Andover’s mission
Job Type
Part-time (contract)
Location: Andover, MA. While this is a hybrid position, and much of the work can be done remotely, the qualified candidate must be able to be on-site in Andover when required, have a presence in the ABC House to be able to build relationships, and be able to attend most monthly board meetings in person. The estimated time required in Andover is approximately 50% but will vary from week to week.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single requirement. We are dedicated to being a diverse and inclusive organization, so if you are excited about this role but don’t align perfectly to every single aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply.
Website: abcandover.org
Facebook: ABCAndover
Instagram: abetterchanceofandover
