job for sexual abuse prevention leader--great organization

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

STOP IT NOW!

Job Description

Stop It Now! seeks a CEO to report to the Board of Directors and oversee the development and management of Stop It Now!, including its mission and policies, operations and programs, financial status and all aspects of the organization's administration. Upon joining the organization, the CEO will work closely with the founding CEO during a period in which the Founder is available to support the transition, particularly in the areas of external affairs and fundraising.

Stop It Now! is an eleven year old national network at the forefront of preventing the sexual abuse of children. We have moved the field of prevention from a sole focus on childhood victimization to one that motivates adults to stop sexual abuse before it starts. By pioneering an innovative application of public health methods, we have shown that people at risk to abuse will hold themselves accountable by seeking help and coming forward. Stop It Now! was founded by a survivor who recognized that the prevailing methods of prevention would not eradicate child sexual abuse. The organization makes extensive use of locally based sites and national partnerships to accomplish its goals.

CEO Expectations

Embrace NOW!’s mission and position of viewing survivors, recovering offenders and family members as part of the solution

Build upon existing work to position Now! as a leader in public health in sexual abuse prevention

Pursue coalitions and alliances to enhance and accelerate the mission

Focus the organization on its responsibilities to conduct policy and research and to educate the public

Continue to build infrastructure to support current work and future growth

Work with the Board and staff to continue to refine message and mission

Candidate Qualities

Visionary, knowledgeable and passionate about stopping child sexual abuse

Demonstrated fundraising success in public, individual donor, and foundation sectors

Demonstrated skills in public health, public speaking, writing and editing, and grant applications

Understanding and appreciation of academic research rigor

Prior success in management and organizational leadership

Key Responsibilities

Development.

The CEO, under the oversight of the Board of Directors and reporting to the Chair of the Board, will be responsible for development activities in support of the mission and programs of the organization. The Founder will be responsible for supporting the transition, enabling the CEO to assume full fundraising responsibility no later than July 2004.

Program.

The CEO, under the oversight of the Board of Directors and reporting to the Chair of the Board, will further develop and manage Stop It Now!. Primary areas of responsibility include: Field Development Program, Public Education Program, Public Policy Program, Research Program, forming strategic alliances, and fundraising. Building upon Now!’s experience and success of 10 years, the CEO will work with staff to establish direction within the policies and budget guidelines approved by the Board.

The CEO will work with the Founder to leverage existing relationships with coalitions, organizations and individuals into stronger strategic alliances. The Founder will be available to serve as a public spokesperson on behalf of the organization in public health, public policy, and non-profit leadership settings as appropriate.

Board and Related.

The CEO will report to the Board on a quarterly basis regarding (a) the status of all programs, including successes and concerns (b) policy questions for Board review and decision, and (c) financial status, including budgets and expectations.

The CEO will provide staffing to the Board as needed for special projects and will work closely with the Board of Directors, the Board Chair and Committee Chairs to implement Board goals. The CEO will be involved in developing, training and working with the Board to set the organization’s policy.

Administrative.

The CEO will oversee administrative systems that support the organization's activities, including financial management systems, personnel, office management, and communications systems, as well as related equipment.

Stop It Now! offers competitive salary and benefits.

We seek candidates who will bring diversity to our workforce.

For more information about Now!, review our website at www.stopitnow.org

Position open until filled,

but send resume and cover letter(no email submissions)

by October 31, 2003 to

Search Committee

Stop It Now!, PO Box 495, Haydenville, MA 01039