Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas announces a partnership with Evergreen Executive Source, LLC to identify candidates and advise on the selection of its new CEO. This opening is due to the planned retirement of Dawn Prasifka, the Council’s esteemed CEO. Evergreen brings a depth of experience in nonprofit executive sourcing and selection and has conducted scores of searches nationwide for Girl Scout councils.

THE ORGANIZATION

This council is the preeminent girl-centered leadership development organization serving girls in 74 Arkansas counties, three in Oklahoma, and two in Texas, offering every girl a chance to prepare for a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success. Membership is 4,236 girls, 3,269 valued adult volunteers, and a staff of 58. The Council’s annual operating budget is $5 million, and operates its corporate office in Little Rock, with three regional offices and a number of camps. Participating in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls develop skills in four areas: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), the outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The CEO acts in partnership with the Board of Directors to enhance the outcomes of all council functions. The CEO directs the strategic plan by formulating and implementing the short- to long-range objectives and actions needed to achieve the Council’s goals. The incoming CEO will inspire, align, and lead a high performing team, promoting opportunities for participation in every aspect of Girl Scouting, and ensuring that diversity be a core value in all activities and functions.

Responsible for stewardship of the Council’s human, material and fiscal assets, the CEO provides oversight for policies and practices that enhance member participation and leverage the roles of staff and volunteers to effectively engage girls, families, communities, and volunteers over a large service area. By promoting investment in girls as a priority, the CEO’s outward-facing responsibilities include expanding council visibility and creating significant strategic partnerships and financial support.

CRITICAL GOALS

Build on an achievement based culture of superior service to its diverse constituents.
An emphasis on membership growth (particularly K-5), retention of older girls, and growth of the volunteer force throughout the territory.
Continued diversification of the income stream to bring balance including increases in individual giving and bequests, corporate philanthropy, greater support by board members.
Direct communications strategy and program that raises council visibility in communities served, and demonstrates the excellent and varied programs available to girls.
Enhanced teamwork with staff and volunteers in a Strength Based system to ensure long-term dedication to and enjoyment of an increasingly cooperative working environment.

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will show outstanding dedication to the nonprofit sector, with an emphasis on youth-serving programs. Other strengths include broad-based business skills with a minimum of five years’ comparable executive-level experience (including P&L), and ten or more years in leadership roles of progressive responsibility. The new CEO will have demonstrated ability in fundraising and/or direct sales experience in complex transactions, plus fiscal management of significant budgets.

Additional desired qualifications include nonprofit board relations, marketing, financial acumen, and volunteer relations leadership. The CEO is expected to hold an earned bachelor’s degree as minimum, with advanced degree and/or training desired.

HOW TO APPLY

Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage expressions of interest as early as possible to accommodate the Council’s need to fill this important position. For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to:

Bob Perodeau, Principal

Evergreen Executive Source, LLC

E-mail: evergreen.source@att.net

Voice (800) 286 4009

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $165,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Leadership: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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