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Please do not submit inquiries to CNPE, instead see the contact information listed in the job description.

POSITION: President

ORGANIZATION: Kentucky Council on Economic Education

POSITION DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Chief Strategist:
The President is the chief executive at the KCEE, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, and will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision and growth plan for the KCEE, to include a funding strategy that will provide a solid financial base for current programs and a path for financial growth.

Curricula Development & Distribution:
Work to integrate economic education & personal finance into school curricula and targeted schools across the Commonwealth of Kentucky by enhancing teacher proficiency and providing various curricula on the subject matter. Ensure that KCEE’s programs, products and services are delivered as designed and efficiently within the Board-approved budget. Increase our state-wide network which fosters program delivery throughout Kentucky.

Fund Raising & Awareness:
Direct the fundraising and business development of the organization. This includes identifying funding sources and potential givers, making personal asks for funding, establishing strategies to approach funders, balancing both restricted & unrestricted donations or grants, submitting proposals and administering fundraising records and documentation. Promote adult economic education and financial literacy programs to advance the visibility and mission of the organization.

Leadership:
Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, Board, business community, key members of the media, educators and policymakers. Build collaborative partnerships to strengthen and advance the KCEE mission. Maintain an active membership in the national Council for Economic Education. Serve as the chief spokesperson for the organization by representing KCEE in a responsible and professional way.

Management:
Manage and develop the KCEE staff, enabling them to deliver on the expectations established for them, i.e., managing a well balanced budget & budget process, developing new programs, writing proposals, managing daily responsibilities, etc.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years experience in a senior management level of a non-profit organization, government unit or for-profit business. Candidate must have a proven record of success in fund development and leading an organization through transformational change and growth. Excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal and presentation skills. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, public administration, business, entrepreneurship, economics or related field preferred.

E-MAIL RESUME WITH COVER LETTER AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO:
Penny Gold, KCEE Chair
pgold@kycpa.org
Deadline for Applications: May 15, 2010


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